CHRISTMAS HECTICRAMA

 CHRISTMAS HECTICRAMA

   John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

  Philippians [ESV] 4:4-8 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 

  It’s the day before Christmas and the hunting is still on to find perfect gifts for certain relatives and friends . . . soon to be followed by the the post-Christmas burgeoning gift return busyness. WOW!

  Serenity in the midst of hectic times is possible, depending on its being an integral part of our life.

  Christmas can be very stressful, a hectic scene, a time of confusion and anxiety.

  Hectic-rama: using paraphernalia, the working at trying to create a time of joy and peace on earth; “earth” for most spelled “family”.

  Hectic-rama is easily recognized. It is fleeting life-piece apart from abiding life-peace that Christ-worship, adoration with trust of and in Him alone provides.

  Enjoy Christmas, please do, especially as time with loved ones.

  Do not however let Christ-mas pass as a season, for He alone is life with peace. (Lk.4:4; Jn.14:6)