If Jesus were making a holiday preparations list, what would He include? What if those who were there for Christ's birth could advise us on getting ready for Christmas? What would be on their list?
Joseph might recommend we listen closely to the voice of God to prepare.
Mary may suggest we ponder the miracles of heaven.
Perhaps the angels would propose we sing about the King.
The shepherds may gently guide us to follow their act of worship.
Possibly the wise men would teach us to give Jesus our most valuable gifts.
The innkeeper may suggest "Hospitality: open your heart and home."
And Jesus' list would likely encourage us to be a light on the hill pointing the way for others to know Him.
Comparing my to-do list to the ones above, I wonder if I lived at the time, would I have missed Christ's birth? Would my busyness have kept me from slowing down to take time to worship in the stable?
(The above is lovingly stolen from my sweet friend Van Walton. It is taken from her devotion, "Are You Ready for the Holidays?")
Friends, take an honest look at your holiday "To-Do" list. Is there anything on that list that you could remove - giving you more time to worship in the stable?
As you prepare your home for the holidays (decorations, gifts, cookies, etc.) prepare your heart first. Don't just decorate on the outside... decorate on the inside with His radiance.
Sweet Blessings,
LeAnn
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