The Message
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1 John 1:5-7
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth; but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
The other morning I prepared to post my devotion to the website and realized I have posted over 400 devotions since I began! Somehow I had never noticed there was a counter or any place to tell how many “blog” entries had been made. I imagine at that hour of the morning I only am aware of what I absolutely need to pay attention to in order to accomplish my task. Reflecting upon this amazing statistic I had the following thoughts.
First, I realized upon discovering this statistic that I have posted more than a year’s worth of daily devotions – with a few to spare! So it may be time, as a friend suggested to do some editing, compiling, etc. and publish an e-book of devotions. Of course I would designate a large portion of any proceeds to a worthy charity! Secondly, I realized I’ve changed jobs since I began – and some of the logic, reasoning, leadings behind all that has probably been documented at momprays.com. I have been on a journey, and you have been gracious enough to share it with me.
Another realization is that I have approached my postings as I do a job. I don’t give it a second thought that my posting is a part of my “need to/have to/must do” daily activities. If I don’t post a devotion on a particular day it is usually because I am ill. From time to time, I have neglected to do it because of some other activity that I felt needed my time and energy, or once in a while, due to technical difficulties! Ask my husband or kids – I have those more often than “most people.”
Every so often my husband will enter the room and find me reading through several days/weeks of postings. He chuckles at that because he knows I often have no idea what I wrote on any given day! It’s a God-thing, and I really just let Him put the words into my heart, and through my hands, and then on into cyberspace! Why do I do it? Why don’t I sleep in that extra hour – 1 ½ hours? Why don’t I choose some other activity that will allow me to evangelize? The only answer I have is contained in the scripture I selected to share today.
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth; but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
I repeat the words of my young friend: “Jesus is just irresistible!” I concur 100% and add that God is too amazing to be silent! The world must know the truth. We, as believers, must share the Good News. We must not only walk in the light, but lead others there as well. “. . . if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.” We’ve begun Advent studies at our church and our traditional drive-through reenactment of Jesus’ birth – The Living Christmas Story is coming soon and all kinds of other reminders about Jesus and how he is the culmination of God’s plan for us.
I wonder what the world would be like if we celebrated Christmas in our hearts every day. I know it’s a trite line from a trite movie—but I’m one of those pie-in-the-sky idealists who really believes it could be a reality! And I don’t mind being perceived that way at all! You see, Jesus is the reason, not only for this Christmas season, but for my insatiable desire to share his message with the world.
I hope today you pause from all the hustle and bustle to reflect upon the true reason for this season. And that you will start thinking of even small ways you can keep Christmas in your heart every day.
Mary
