Gift exchanging will soon begin, and with it, smiles, surprises, thank you's hugs, kisses...a glad time, a time for rejoicing.
Today's Gospel passage (Lk 1: 57-66) relates the birth and naming of John the Baptist. What joy that this barren woman, Elizabeth, brings forth a healthy baby boy! His father rejoices and surprises the family by breaking custom and naming him John, the name proposed by the angel and with this, he begins to speak: Further rejoicing. And soon we'll be welcoming the Christ Child...and be singing our Glorias with the angels. Yes, a time for rejoicing... These words of the Psalmist are appropriate today:
Come to me, Lord, with your help
that I may see the joy of your chosen ones'and may rejoice in the gladness of your nation
and share the glory of your people.
Despite our last minute hustle with Christmas preparations, let us remember that the joy in our hearts is a gift and is much more important than our tasks...They need to be done, but let them be done with joy..
Bro. Rene
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