Today's Devotion
Wednesday, December 17, 2003


"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is
Christ the Lord."  (Luke 2:11)


Today's Thought

During this season, more than all others, the "Reason" can be hard to focus
on for even those with the strongest faith! Television floods our homes with
commercialized Christmas advertisements and programming. Radio fills the
airwaves with seasonal songs, many of which fail to even mention the "Reason
for the season". Workplaces are full of hustle and bustle trying to get
ahead so everyone can take a few days off without the business losing money.
Parties, pageants, cantatas, plays, programs, shopping, wrapping, planning,
cooking, baking, greeting . . . and the list goes on. Time is soon snuffed
out and there is none left to devote quality time with the "Reason" for the
season!

There was hustle and bustle in the heavenlies when this miracle Christ-child
was born, but every bit of busy-ness was directly related to the birth of
the Savior. It was indeed a holy night, but silent? It is doubtful. The
skies were ablaze with angelic beings praising and glorifying God for the
event they had just witnessed; the manger where He lay was noisome with the
animals who more than likely recognized the awesomeness of the visitor to
their humble stable.

Take a deep breath, sit down and relax, and spend that much needed time in
reflection of who the "Reason" for the season truly is, what He has done for
you.  Make one more list . . . count your blessings . . . and begin to
Praise the Lord for the work He has done in you, for you, through you this
past year. Then, give a gift to a friend . . . tell them about the precious
King of Kings and Lord of Lords that you serve with joy and gladness. Give
them a gift that will last forever . . . present to them the gift of eternal
life by introducing them to the "Reason for the Season"!


Today's Prayer

Father, forgive me for getting caught up in the busy-ness of this season.
Help me, Lord, keep my gaze fixed on You and my mind set on the true
"Reason" for the season, my Lord, Your Son, Jesus Christ! Thank you, Lord,
for this most Precious Gift . . . Glory to God in the Highest! Amen!


Have a blessed day!

Jan Ross
rross@...


"For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a
doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of
wickedness." (Psalm 84:10