Yes! It's the second day of Christmas: two turtle doves... Representing the old and new covenant. It is a sweet reminder of God's promise that He will do whatever it takes to keep us, His children, deeply loved and cherished... Sending his own son to die in order to accomplish the necessary requirements for reconciliation. How beautiful!
I also feel we can find this in the Christmas season, full of both the old and the new! Traditions older than we are able to actively recall the origin and new experiences that tickle the heart's fondness enough to be added to next years tradition list come together in a way to truly make our winter sparkle. In fact, this is actually how our Lord and Savior lived His life on earth: He honored, respected and fulfilled God's law, established for the good of His people, but when the Father directed him to follow and teach the new way He had prepared for us to walk out when His son's work was completed, Jesus did not hesitate to embrace the new too.
We are told all throughout the Bible to imitate Christ and his walk (1Cor.11:1;1 thes. 2:14) This also applies to the celebration of His birth as well. This Christmas, ask yourself:
How are we enjoying the old traditions and their rich roots?
Which traditions do we need to reevaluate and reform??
How can we add new memories to our family time to make it truly count?
Please pray God show you where you need his help to receive Christ the most this season in these areas. Please pray Andrew and I do the same!
Blessings! Xoxoxo
'With songs of joy I speak of Thee, for I know not how to cease',
Kati Thornbury
-- Jeremiah 20:9--