Daily Reflections, Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Today's Scripture: Luke 2:11-16

As you sit around the Christ mas tree this day with your family and friends, let’s reflect on the meaning of this season with this beautiful poem.

When the million lights have vanished, and they take the festoons down;

When earth’s once golden glitter has turned to gray and brown;

When the bells have hushed their music and the carolers lull,

Then help me, Lord of giving, keep Christmas in my soul.

When the gifts have all been given, and the merry words decrease;

When all the feasting is over, and the cheerful greetings cease;

When the trees have lost their glory, and we have much less of mirth;

Then, God, let me remember why Jesus came to earth.

-Author Unknown

Today's Quote:  To be in Christ is redemption, but for Christ to be in you is sanctification. To be in Christ is to be fit for heaven, but for Christ to be in you is to be fit for earth.