December 26 - John Thornhill
Luke 2:15-20
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them, and Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them.
To all whom may be reading this, Merry post-Christmas! The verses read today are very fitting for the day. I know from personal experience, the days following Christmas can feel weird. The previous month (months if you like to celebrate before Thanksgiving) has been a build up to one day. Then, the day comes and is gone in the blink of an eye. However, that doesn't mean our joy goes with it. From the Christian perspective, we celebrate the birth of our Savior for Christmas, but the end of the season shouldn't be the end of our celebration. Like the shepherds in verse 20, even after the event ends, we continually proclaim the glory and power of Jesus to everyone. I know the days following Christmas can feel drab, but I encourage you all to continue in the celebration of our Lord and Savior. You're doing great, and God is with you always.