Sheltered
Merry Christmas!
Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy, which will come to all the people; for unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. - Luke 2:10-11
I woke up this morning a bit later than usual, since we are not working today.
As I sit here watching the snow fall, I can't help thinking about the homeless we take in and feed on the days we are open. This is not a good day for them.
I guess we really should find a way to be open all days, to be a resource for all in need when they need it.
That's what Christmas is about in a way.
God wanted us to know He was available to us always, and not just as a long distance resource, or a part-time visitor, but with a one-to-one personal experience.
We may take Jesus for granted. We celebrate his coming into the world by giving each other presents, a sign of our love for one another, yet we may forget that he came for those who are forgotten.
We may leave it up to him to do the work he came to show us we must do, and that's what bothers me about this Christmas.
The snow has stopped now. It has taken longer to write this than I thought it would.
There was only a dusting, so beneath the trees the grass lays uncovered. The sidewalks and roads are clear. And there is a cold breeze.
The early Christians would open their doors to those in need, inviting them in to share a meal and have a place to sleep. But they were a lot closer to Jesus. To them, he was a force of light against the darkness, a man of God, not a child in a manger.
The sun is shining brightly now. It feels like it should be warm, but I know out there is it is cold, a lot colder than it is in here.
What I need to do is go out there and feel the cold. Then I will know what to do for those who have no shelter or home.
More to come...