Please enjoy this devotion I wrote as a reminder of the true reason behind the holiday season.
“And now these three
remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
—
1 Corinthians 13:13
It’s easy to get caught
up in the busyness of the season at this time of year—decorating, shopping, and
attending parties. Feels like a non-stop to-do list. Society puts the spotlight
on these festivities. While there is nothing wrong with participating in and
enjoying these activities, it’s important for us to remember the reason for the
season: Jesus and the hope His birth brought to earth.
Paul wrote in today’s
verse a reminder of what is most important, both at the holiday season and in
general: love.
Love is kind, even when you feel
frazzled.
Love is patient, even when the
lines are long.
Love helps others, even if it makes
you a few minutes late.
Love doesn’t envy, even when the
neighbor’s light display is better.
Love will endure, beyond the
holiday season.
So, take a moment to
breathe and focus on the meaning behind the typical celebrations. Keep your
focus on the big picture: Jesus.
Lord, I don’t want to just go through
the motions and miss the reason behind the holiday season: love — for each
other, as well as Christ’s love for us.
Leslie L. McKee
2017
