Oh, What a Glorious Night!
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
ME: I love Christmas Eve! There is no other day in our calendar that can compare.
JESUS: Yes, I am well aware of that fact. What brings you so much enjoyment?
ME: The music, the closeness, the thoughts of family and friends getting together, people being kinder to each other – those are the things I think about. And it is all because of You! For a few short days, people seem to smile more and think of others.
JESUS: You are correct on so many different levels.
ME: What are You talking about?
JESUS: Well, the Christmas season is full of mystery for all the children and adults can feel it as well. There seems to be a surge in the human heart. My precious child, did you know that I came to bring peace, joy and love to everyone?
ME: Yes, I have heard that message many times.
JESUS: If you have heard it and read it, and you truly believe it, what keeps you from sharing this gift all year long?
ME: I sort of get into my own thoughts and memories. It is kind of a personal and private time for me.
JESUS: So, are you saying that I am not the focus in your Christmas?
ME: No, no, no! I mean You really are what this is all about. I am… I want…well…
JESUS: Please stop! There are simply moments when the world pulls you away from Me. You remember back to Christmas on the farm and chopping down a tree. You remember singing carols with your family and sneaking up to the attic to catch a peek of your gifts before Christmas morning. Those memories are all delightful. I gave them to you.
ME: Forgive me for my selfish thoughts that take away from You.
JESUS: Of course, I forgive you. Just remember who I really am!!
ME: Jesus, I am grateful for all You’ve done, are doing and will do in the future. You are everything to me and sometimes I just don’t tell You enough. You are the Light of the world. You bring peace…
JESUS: I know these things. So why aren’t you out there telling everyone about this glorious night?
ME: I’m going now!