Today’s Thought Christmas Wish G. Ward

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14

The Christmas season for so many is/was the time of year where extraordinary things and circumstances occurred. Across socio-economic parameters, parents sought to please their children with tremendous presentations of gifts and exotic foods (indicative of the period). Smells, very particularly would permeate the entirety of the house; some rooms would present cinnamon, near the kitchen, baked goods, while even being amidst a dreadful odor of chitterlings cooking (for my Hispanic and Anglo friends, that’s cultural for most Blacks and believe me when I tell you they stunk!).
 The season (when I was a child) lasted an entire two weeks (that’s before and after). We now are exposed to slightly before Thanksgiving sales to after the New Year. The commercialization of it all is serving as a definite distraction to the building up of family because of the stress of having to go to Jared (a popular jewelry store) and the like. The strongest anticipation of the holidays may be the dreaded contingency soon realized; particularly if (like me) money is short. I believe there to be a preparation for us all even before Halloween. We’ve must begin to contemplate the essence of the day, its meaning and a better desired effect. If it’s a celebration of the birth of Jesus, let’s communicate with our immediate and extended families an idea of reciprocity to the Honoree, Jesus our Lord. Preparing everyone in the now, will disable the pressure of later. W.W.J.D. (What Would Jesus Do/Say)? He’s said it already; “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Mt.25:40). Find others less fortunate and stay away from Jared! Happy Thursday!