Then comes the very day after Christmas.  No longer did that gentleman open the door for the women. The driver of the red Mercedes could not wait for the woman to cross the street, and the white Ford spent five minutes honking at drivers he felt were a bit too slow that morning.  Aw well, back to the realities we might say.

But life does not have to be this way.  There are lessons the Christmas spirit can teach us.  Instead of kindness being acted out, it can be something we share throughout the year.Instead of frowns, smiles can be given and giving, generosity and love can still be shared.

I guess it will always start with a few.  After all, it did with the gospel message over 2,000 years ago.  Only twelve men took a message of hope and eternal reward to the world – they spread this great message far and wide. I am believing there are many more of us than twelve who can spread the hope of Christmas to a world where selfishness and misery has become a norm.  I know this Christmas spirit can be caught – one from another.

Today, in your Be still and know time, ask the Lord to continue to move your forward with this Christmas message – a message that can and will change the hearts of this world!