“The
light shines in the darkness.” Jn. 1:5
What unworthy commitments are
filling up your mind and time?
When God is “little” in our lives, other things are simply more
satisfying.
We become scattered, splintered,
and weary from “running”. At some point our
innovative planning and resourceful coping mechanisms eventually crack and fail
us. Enter God.
Refusing to fit neatly into our “God time slots”, Jesus breaks
through the darkness to shine light on our misguided perceptions and unwise
commitments. And He’s very creative…
“Neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any
powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be
able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Rom. 8:38-39
God doesn’t overlook our poor choices, but He wants to
redeem them. Although relationships and circumstances shape us, they don’t have
to define us or keep us enslaved. We can be set free from the vices that
ensnare us, small and large.
“In Jesus is life, and that life is
the light of men.” Jn. 1:4
Let’s stop neglecting God’s presence, and start living for
what truly matters.
“God is light, in Him there is no darkness at all.” 1 Jn. 1:5-9
Our Lord beseeches us to choose life…real life. (Deut.
30:19-20) May we choose “real life” in our hearts and time commitments this
Christmas season, as we celebrate God coming to the world as a babe to save all
of mankind.
Much love and big hugs,
Shaun and Betsy
