“For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
My Son (in law) Charles was born in the unfortunate month of December. I say unfortunate because birthdays celebrations can become meager when so close to Christmas. This year, a number of things came together, timing wise, so I decided to have a special dinner for him. While yesterday wasn’t his REAL birth date, it WAS convenient. And we had a shindig!
It’s said that a Standing Rib Roast is the most extravagant of Christmas dinners. It is ALSO convenient that Rib Roasts are on sale this time of year. So I figured…’if it’s good enough for Jesus, it SHOULD be good enough for Charles!’ Having only cooked one once before, AND personally knowing some good cooks AND a butcher, I sought tips, advice and recipes.
The house is already decorated for Christmas so we made sure every light and candle was burning. By the time they arrived, the atmosphere and aromas were divine…as was the meal! Afterward, when presented with his favorite pie, he was all smiles. I told him I felt bad, him having his birthday so close to Christmas. He said…”it really isn’t bad!” I’ve been thinking about that!
Because Christ was born…’I’ can be.. and AM as well. This famous Bible verse says that it was God’s LOVE for the world that caused Him to send His son by ‘special delivery’ to us. At this time of year, I have to confess, I don’t really think about ‘the world’ that much! I’m too busy swimming in the extravagant atmosphere of His personal love toward ME! What the REST of the world does with His divine gift…well…that’s up to them!
When Charles and family left last night, they took with them containers of left overs…AND the rest of the pie! What WE were left with was a home that is still decorated in celebration of REAL LIFE! And it still smells good too! AND we have memories, plans and an ETERNITY, being part of HIS family, to PERSONALLY experience the divine Love of God! All because of the extravagant gift of His son Jesus Christ!! Which, like Charles said, ”really isn’t bad!” Now I get it! Do you?
