12.11.07
For Whom Do I Sing?
Dear Friends:
How go the preparations? Schedules fixed? Presents gotten? House decorated? Lights up? How about your soul? How goes it with your soul? Is it full of hope, full of joy, full of love, and full of peace? That’s where things really need to be, don’t they?
The other night, I was out with some of the NHUMC Youth caroling, bringing music and a presence to some of our people who have difficulty at times getting out. They, like me, long for someone to say, “The Christ in me greets the Christ in thee,” (in so many words).
Prepping one’s heart for Christmas has very little to do with the outside. It’s an inside job. Seeking to let Christ become real in my life is a joyful task, but not always easy. I came across this reading, which I have enjoyed this Advent.
He who is the Bread of Life began His ministry hungering. He who is the Water of Life ended His ministry thirsty. Christ hungered as man, yet fed the multitudes as God. He was weary, yet He is our rest. He prayed, yet He hears prayers. He was sold for 30 pieces of silver, yet He redeems sinners. He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, yet He is the Good Shepherd. He died, and by dying destroyed death. -Unknown
It reminds me of whom it is that I seek, that one for which I seek to prepare. Enjoy. Tell me what you think of it. Enjoy your Advent. Stop by. The light’s on. The coffee’s fresh.
Your friend, Pastor Don
