I find myself in an interesting place. Writing wise.
Although Christmas is over, the aura of the season continues on until the New Year comes. Currently I am in the process of writing a devotional, unlike most you see. Stay tuned on that, but do not hold your breathe.
It takes time. I am in the middle of April on that project. April is a time of new growth, spring rains, and celebrating Easter. Not everyone realizes that Easter is a religious observance of Jesus’s death—the Creator/Savior of the world.
If ever there was a man on a mission, it was Jesus.
Christmas is the time of year many celebrate the birth of Jesus. Conceived in the most unusual way. The Good Book speaks of him cover to cover. I recommend it if you want to meet the man, the legend, you can read all about Him.
He was not the Savior many created in their minds-eye. A king was expected, a king He was (is actually) but not of this world. He comes from and has returned to another realm.
Without Christmas there would be no Easter.
Both revolve around the same man.
Without Easter, there would be no hope.
Through Easter we observe who Jesus really is and how he died a horrific death. Not as a martyr but for a good cause. He loved people enough that he wants everyone to join him in this other realm. To do that, He had to die so that a comfortor could come and help us persevere until it was time for us to join him. Again, you will find the whole story in the Good Book.
The Christmas hymn Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, penned by Charles Wesley still lingers in the air. It speaks of ‘peace on earth, goodwill to men.’ We will see that in Jesus’s realm.
In the Easter season, we sing, Low in the Grave He Lay, written by Robert Lowry, His words include, ‘up from the grave he rose.’ Not everyone believes that, but know, that is where hope stems from.
As we embark on another new year, I wish for you to have hope. Hope springs eternal and is what keeps us moving forward.
Happy New Year!
One Day Wonders with JBK 