A few thoughts ... I have to admit a slight feeling of annoyance at the arrival of the "holidays". You too, I'd suppose. It's almost always the same around this time of the year. The calendar on the wall is thinned to one page. The sights and sounds attempt to steer us off-course from the real reason for the season. Turkey and trees, toys and traffic - what's so great about the "holidays"?
While some retailers advertise "Christmas" over "Holidays", the banner choice is more of stunt than sincerity; tease than truth; promotion than proclamation.
A question was raised at the Feast of the Tabernacles when Jesus took the courts and started teaching. Amazed and astonished, the people asked, "Have the authorities really concluded that he is the Christ?" (John 7:26b) Jesus later replied (v34), "You will look for me, but you will not find me."
Today as we partake in the festivities, our celebration should be of KNOWING and FINDING Him. Only then will the stress of a distorted celebration be lifted. Happy Thanksgiving!
