December 26, 2020

Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and we may walk in his paths… - Micah 4:2

It’s the morning after Christmas, so what now? I know that some families may have traditions that stretch out the twelve days of Christmas of which this is day two, by the way. In my experience, this is a good time to relax and be a bit lazy.

There are usually plenty of leftovers from the great Christmas feast, there may be some new present which requires assembly, or installation. There might be a new movie or book we would like to enjoy. The day should seem simple and relaxed. Yet, as I turn the page and begin to look ahead to a new year, I come across these words form Micah, and think about all that might be as we seek the presence of God in the days ahead.

During Advent we talk about awaiting Emmanuel, God walking with us. So, often, that thought disappears after Christmas. At Christmas we say God is here in the babe born in Bethlehem. Truth is God was there in that manger bed, but God is also here now. The days that we walk of Christmas and beyond should lead us to know Christ more intimately, to live more intently on God’s call on our lives. We celebrate that love is with us. Now, let us walk in that love, walk in the ways of His path, learning to celebrate the presence of Christ with us not just at Christmas, but always and forever.

Grace & Peace,
Sam