This year I'm trying something different and a little risky for our Advent Wreath devotions for WJACC. I am writing them myself. The theme this year is "The Colors of Christmas". Here is the first one we used yesterday.
Christmas would not be the same without the color "red". Holly berries, Santa's red suit, Rudolph the Red-nosed reindeer, red-velvet cake, even the "Home Sweet Home" candles from Yankee Candle Company fill the holiday season with brightness and cheer. There is no overlooking the color red. It is bold and it is intense.
Imagine the red in Mary's cheeks when discovering she was chosen to carry the Messiah. The excitement she felt must have been overwhelming. To be the one to carry the Christ child in her womb meant she was also carrying within her God's plan of hope and salvation for the world.
The color red is so often linked with blood and sacrifice. Christmas celebrates the birth of the only one whose sacrifice made a difference for the entire world. The sacrifice of Jesus continues to make a difference today for all who believe.
The color red reminds us of hope. Reminds us of salvation. Reminds us that no matter how intense our sin may be Jesus' sacrifice can and does still cover it with forgiveness and grace.
Let the red of Christmas remind us all of hope and the salvation found in the Son of God.
2 comments:
It's Em - I had no idea you were writing those! I guess there are 2 writers in your household...
Hey PC :)I'm sitting at home while Nate sleeps...we didn't have church this morning due to an ice storm. Gotta love the midwest. But, I thought I'd check your blog. Really enjoyed your Red writing. Keep posting them! We miss you all and can't wait to see you in a few weeks!!!
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