Preparing for Christmas

This week's "Read Your Bible" scripture has been particularly impactful, especially today's. 

 

In short, Jesus is washing the disciple's feet, and when Peter's feet will be washed, he (Peter) says he isn't fit to have his feet washed by Jesus. Jesus tells him that he must wash him, so Peter responds that he want's his head and hands washed too.

 

 How awesome: Peter wants his whole self washed, not just his feet - he wants to be fully part of what Jesus has. We all know that Peter denies even knowing Jesus later, then becomes a great leader in establishing the Church.

How great as we approach Christmas, knowing that Jesus came here, served others, welcomes us all into his family, despite our weaknesses. Then he uses us to build his Church with the gifts he's provided us.

 

Our reason to share our faith is in knowing God's love and wanting that for others.

As the carol states in "Joy To The World," "let every heart prepare him room..," my prayer is that we prepare our hearts to receive him, to ensure there's room in our hearts, to receive and to serve him.

It is truly a joyous time of year to celebrate Emmanuel - God with us.