Almost every day there will be some kind of news story that addresses major illnesses or 'life and death' health issues. We tend to think a lot about not dying and about continuing physical life as long as possible. But I sometimes think our focus is too much on quantity over quality. Sure, it would be great to live to a hundred and die peacefully in our sleep, having just completed a fine meal and a final winning chess match. But what are we doing now, when we are in the midst of our strength and our vitality? Tomorrow we celebrate a new life on earth..the earthly life of Jesus, as it began in Bethlehem. Next week we each begin a new year on planet earth, ourselves. I wonder if we can adopt the fresh attitude that the Lord has something for us each day...something tightly linked to our close walk with Him. When Jesus challenged the disciples to follow Him they didn't know where they would be going, but it didn't matter because they were never lost as long as they could see Him just ahead.
Matthew 4:22 and immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.
Matthew 9:9 As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him.
Christmas Eve blessings,
Rob Smith
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