Under the radar Part 2

I was in the grocery store before eight this morning, trying to get ahead (under the radar) of the last-minute shopping frenzy. Last day I was talking about getting under the radar of the hopelessness that can so easily bog us down when we look at the state of the world. This morning I am thinking about getting under the radar of the tinsel, the commercialism, the out-of-control spending and partying. We Know in our heads that the real meaning of Christmas is not about these things, but it’s so easy to get caught up in them! So I wanted to spend time this morning meditating on the fact that there was no room in the inn (Luke 2:7). Neither was there room in the hearts of those to whom He first came (John 1:10, 11), and in fact, nor largely in the hearts of those in our culture!

And so I particularly wanted to make sure this morning, that I am making room for Him in my heart this Christmas. I was heartened recently, to learn that the friends of a close relative of mine who had rejected his Christianity in their youth, were now coming asking questions, as they were beginning to realize the meaningless of life without Him. And in spite of the tyranny of political correctness, the stores are still playing Christmas Carols. And the Christmas Carols speak the gospel, and though it may not be acknowledged at this point in time, the Lord is getting under the radar, sowing seeds. And we need to water them with prayer.

And I am also reminded that I am an ambassador and a soldier, and I am not to get entangled in the things of this world (2 Corinthians 5:20; 2 Timothy 2:4). This does not mean I need to be a party pooper, I can certainly enjoy the excitement of the children at this time, and time spent with friends or family! But I also very aware that Christmas is a very difficult time for many, and I need His help to remember to hold them up in prayer.

Lord, Your ways are truly not our ways. Though you are the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, yet You came under the radar, as a tiny helpless babe. You work in ways we cannot see, and as we pray, You are working under the radar in the hearts and lives of those we love. You are also working to comfort those for whom Christmas is difficult. But Lord just as Christmas is just the beginning, so we contend in the spirit for the great end time revival and for Your coming again. So Lord in this season I pray that we will not get caught up in the tinsel, but rather that we would enthrone You in our hearts and our lives. And I give You all the honour and glory and praise again this morning in Jesus Name Amen