With the arrival of Thanksgiving and Black Friday, we official enter the holiday season. While the word “holiday” conjures up thoughts of rest and relaxation, the holiday season does anything but provide rest. Shopping provides the opportunity to endure elbow shots to our ribs, along with angry stares and words from frustrated fellow shoppers. Parties are chaotic as people seek the attention of so many other people, all at the same time and in competion with others. Most of this is not what Jesus was seeking to give to His people, when He came into the world.
Psalm 32:18 says, “My people will abide in peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” We don’t have to struggle to win acceptance from God. Instead, He makes us secure in His love and presence. Though everyone around us may be working hard to find love, we can rest in the knowledge of God’s love for us.
Reluctant Retiree 