Daily Devotion for December 5, 2005

Not a Time to be Alone

 

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.  John 10:10 

 

Advent is a season of preparation. We prepare for the birth of the Christ child as parents prepare for the birth of a baby. Parents prepare carefully for the birth of a child, knowing that this new life will effect profound changes within their relationship and within the community.

 

Are we behaving in a way that befits this gift and augments its arrival? Alternatively, are we ignoring this graciousness, doing as we please? In doing as we please, we are actually missing out. Behaving selfishly isolates us from others, so greed leads to loneliness. People already in pain hurt twice as much by being left alone. Nobody profits by this.

 

Communion is important for humans because sharing is important. Sharing increases our enjoyment and relieves pain and isolation. In Advent, we become mindful of our behaviors because our joy will be full when the baby arrives.

 

Jesus said, “I have come that you may have life, and have it more abundantly.”

 

Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me to always see that you created us to be a people in community, a people with purpose because of you.  Help me to share you and all that you have entrusted to me with others in need.  Amen

 

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