Advent

Yesterday I was walking from the postoffice back to our truck and a little old man was walking just a few feet in front of me. He was wearing an old woolen hat and a tattered coat that was much too large for him and as he walked along he scratched his behind. It made me smile and I thought: God loves that man.

God created this man in his image just as he created me in his image. Jesus died for this man just as he died for me. And God loves this man just as much as he loves me. In God's eyes we are equal - even though my world is so different from his.

In God's eyes we are the same and infinitely precious to him. That really blows my mind! How I long to share this amazing truth to the little old man and to so many others that I see on the streets of our town.

It's Christmas season and I am thankful for the cooler weather that makes candles more enjoyable. We have been lighting the candles of our advent wreath every morning and it does help to remind me what Christmas is all about - the advent of Christ, our Savior who brought joy to this world and is able to give me joy in my world each day.

And so I celebrate the joy, light and love that God gave to us through Jesus as I light the candles each morning.

May your days be merry and bright!