'Tis the Season

The Season has arrived – in my humble opinion.  Although my house is not yet decorated, the 1^st of December heralds the time to bring up the boxes of decorations from the basement [Mr. Bill], put on the Season’s music and begin the wrapping marathon.  It’s also an extra special time to draw near – like the shepherds, like the wise men, like Mary and Joseph – draw nearer the Christ.  I treasure this reminder from Oswald Chambers: “There is only one relationship that matters, and that is your personal relationship to a personal Redeemer and Lord. Let everything else go, but maintain that at all costs, and God will fulfill His purpose through your life. One individual life may be of priceless value to God’s purposes, and yours may be that life.”  Yes, yes, yes – do you understand [Christian friend]  the incredible wealth of this Season?  No, no, no – it’s not lights, parades, music, presents, gatherings, hot cider: it’s opportunities to focus, to ponder, to wonder, to draw near, to draw nearer to Christ. Oh, ‘tis the Season. Yes, ‘tis the Season.  ‘Tis the Season of the Savior!