Last night I was seated in our living room. Just before we were going to take our little guy to bed, he climbed into my lap, tucked my arm under his head, curled up and laid there peacefully. I asked him if he was ready to go to bed and he softly grunted as to say no. I asked him if he wanted to lay down in his bed, and again, softly grunted. So then I asked him if he just wanted to stay where he was, and as he gently closed his eyes, he sighed in agreement. I mean, come on! How could I deny that!? In that moment I just held my sweet little boy and admired what a special little boy he is to us. He finally surrendered and slipped away into a peaceful slumber. I just stared at his innocent little face and began to weep with gratitude for all God had placed in my arms! So incredibly thankful for everything He provides and blesses us with. One of those moments.... I wished I could have savored forever. I would have stayed there all night (if my arm wasn't loosing feeling).
I imagine Mary must have felt something like that when she looked upon the face of her newborn baby. She was holding in her arms, not just the most precious gift in her life, but to all the world! What a moment in history for us to savor. Can you even conceive what that must have felt like? The world had just witnessed the greatest moment in all of creation. The people must have broke out in singing and shouting to the Lord in awe of His mercy and love! Think of how many Christmas songs must have been sung on that day!
Let's deeply consider Psalms 100 today. Rejoice! Sing out loud with praise! Are there moments in your life you just want to sing a song, jump, shout for joy, or dance? Can you recall a time in your life that still brings joy to your heart? Consider those things that cause you to rejoice, that initiate Christmas cheer from the depths of your soul! Sing a Christmas carol to him today that reflects your thankfulness toward God and his gift to the world. What an incredible time of year to refresh our minds with what makes everyday so special. Our Savior has come and completed his mission on Earth!!!!! Take some time to consider what moments God has given you to keep as treasure. What is your favorite Christmas memory? Is there a Christmas carol that takes you back to a time of rejoicing?
Because Jesus was born....the weary world rejoices!
