In many ways Christmas Eve has become as memorable as Christmas Day. Families host gatherings, parties happen in the workplace and amongst friends. Christmas Eve has also been popularized by movies and stories of what happens on that night.
Growing up I remember opening gifts on Christmas Eve and then enjoying them on Christmas Day. I don’t think we did that every year but it was fun when we did. In the same way I am sure you may have fond memories of things that happened on Christmas Eve. Family traditions and celebrations that happened may have significance or special memories.
I would encourage you to look for the beauty of the day. I think of the feeling in Heaven on the day before Jesus was born on the earth. The Son of God was physically formed in Mary’s womb and only Heaven knew the following day would bring Him into the world and change history forever. I can only imagine the anticipation of the angelic host as they looked on the events on the earth. I can imagine the watchful eyes of the Father as He looks on at the events unfolding. Joseph and Mary traveling and making their way to Bethlehem and the pains and discomfort of a full term pregnancy.
What a day. What a thought.
Now that Jesus has come and we look back on those events we should look for the beauty of what God is doing. God has a special plan and good works He has prepared for us to do. Heaven is still watching and anticipating the plan of the Father coming to fruition on the earth. The Father is watching over your life and Jesus is interceding for you while the Holy Spirit is leading you.
Enjoy your Christmas Eve. May God bless it and reveal His plans in and through you.
What is your favorite Christmas Eve memory? How can we live out God’s plan and see His beauty today?
Originally posted at: http://thoughtsfromlastyear.blogspot.com/2015_12_01_archive.html
