Each December, the world takes a bit of a break from selfishness, disagreement, and bitter discord. At least, we make an attempt to live peacefully, and we realize for a short time that our hearts long for a new way of living. We celebrate with family, friends, and even strangers. We set aside dislike and competition at our workplace. It seems that we truly can get along. Why does it not last? When will the new way become the everyday way? How can we learn to love? When will our hope of a new way, a new life, a new world finally come to be?
The answer, of course, is the ‘reason for the season’! The birth of a small baby born on this earth many generations ago but who desires to live in our heart. He alone brings new life to our weary soul, new life to this hurting world. If only we will ask Him to dwell within us so that His way becomes our lifelong desire and guidance. Only then will new life be born in us! His Name is Jesus! born in a lowly stable to bring new life to all who will accept His gift. Take heart world! Your hope has come! Accept His gift of Love.
