Terry’s Take… Christmas Afterglow
Maybe you’re like me and you want the afterglow of Christmas to linger a little longer. It is such a consolation and reassurance we have in knowing that the incredible GIFT of the baby in the manger, is still here. right now, because He is Emmanuel, ‘God With Us’ and He is LOVE.
He is love breathing, love giving, love caring, love dying. Walking where we walk, knowing how we feel, knowing our pain, knowing our disappointments, bearing our sorrows. GOD WITH US — at work, during play, during mealtime, in the car, washing dishes, hurrying to work, relaxing on the sofa, at church, teaching our children, in good times and bad. God with us.
The afterglow of Christmas is the realization that each new day can be December 25th. Every morning we wake with the assurance that God with us is real. We can decide daily to start with the angels singing “Glory to God in the Highest.” Let’s let Christmas linger longer. How about right on through to next December 25th? The true gift of Christmas—and each day—is the possibility of acting, thinking, and loving like Jesus.
And then… because of our sin… when we miss the mark… we know that God has not abandoned us. He is STILL with us as we pray to Him, tell Him we are sorry, and repent.
We have an incredible God… and each day can be like Christmas with the GIFT of His love and mercy!