prismaticbleed | Advent study devotion day 01 (Reply)

"We were created by God to have relationships"-- and that is at the very heart of Christmas. Yes, Jesus came to earth to die for us, but He also HAD to LIVE for us, to prove and express beyond any doubt the same Love that led Him to the Cross. Jesus's life was full of truly beautiful relationships, marked by service & compassion, mercy & justice, kindness & courage & empathy. God became man TO have a personal loving relationship with us, in all respects.

THAT is therefore how we, too, must celebrate this season of His Advent & Birth. Think of how people dote so generously on children, to make this time of year so sweet & special for them. Why not do the same for the Christ Child? Why not do the same for all God's children?

Love is our duty, our privilege, and our joy. It is the calling-card of the Most High. It is His greatest Gift to us, in the Heart of His Son. May we in turn share that holy gift, lavishly & without hesitation, in all our relationships this Advent, and always.