What part of our Christmas experience does not expire, or go half off instantly when the stores reopen on the day after Christmas? It’s not the candy or ribbon or even cards, those are half off and moved out of the store. Why is it something so precious, timely and expensive is offloaded quickly, cheaply in the time less than it takes to wrap and give them as gifts.
Today even the expensive hallmark ornament collection plus candy plus plus was 50% off… Is it because no one wants to store it, or commerce industry is only financially looking out quarterly for success??. I bought today, 3 days after Christmas, a few things, like blankets 75% off, and more cards because I didn’t actually finish my 2023 ones yet. I also got cake mix with red and green sprinkles for only $1 that has a shelf life to 2025. (Isn’t that scary that something that can last until 2025 with all the preservatives?)
SO, aside from these things, what part of our Christmas does NOT expire, that’s the part I wish we stocked up on: the JOY, the PEACE, the HOPE plus the politeness, the forever gratefulness, and the FRESHNESS.
Something that does NOT last is an evergreen tree cut off. Needles turn brown and fall off and those branches get brittle. They aren’t even good to burn. Only some goats get “expired ” $100 trees to eat like caviar. WE ALSO might fall into an expired existence if we don’t stay connected with our living vine Lord. We must stay green, hydrated, humble and hopeful. We can be the fresh scent of living well spent.
Christmas decorations are packed away, but the LIGHT of the Spirit will always SHINE bright. Let’s share this like it’s going out of style, better yet let’s give it away freely. Shine Jesus Shine – like Your Light is Mine and my Light is Thine.
Christmas SHINE Don’t Cost a Dime.
Amen
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 NIV
Those who are wise shall shine
Like the brightness of the firmament,
And those who turn many to righteousness
Like the stars forever and ever. Daniel 12:3 NJVK
Debbie Upper 