Happy Christmas Dear Reader
“'Come in!' exclaimed the Ghost.’Come in! And know me better, man.'
Scrooge entered timidly, and hung his head before this Spirit. He was not the dogged Scrooge he had been; and though the Spirit's eyes were clear and kind, he did not like to meet them.
'I am the Ghost of Christmas Present,' said the Spirit. 'Look upon me!'”
What a magnificent sight Mister Dickens paints for us here. The room is filled with every manner of plenty and celebration. Do we take time during the Christmas season to ponder on just how blessed we are? We have so much and God had provided much beyond our basic needs.
Think for a moment how rich Scrooge must have been. His business garnered him much profit and he spent very little. He had plenty of wealth but little poorness of spirit. It is no small thing that this man is chosen for reclamation. He is the image of plenty and substance that can with the right heart reach out to his fellow man a hand of generosity that makes a difference.
We are all wealthy by world standards. Beyond that there is a limitless supply of spiritual wealth to be had in the effort to show love and kindness to others. Being present in the spirit of Christmas cost us nothing or very little. We have the opportunity every day to walk with the Spirit of Christmas Present in harmony. We can share his jovial nature and aid in spreading the cheer he brings.
It is no small thing to spread joy to others. Today is the anniversary of Mister Dickens’s first publication of this tale. He gave all mankind a lovely gift with this story. Someone recently made an acerbic remark to me about the value being less because he was paid by the letter. I submit that he could have written about most anything and been popular. I think that this particular tale was his way of giving us a way to be reminded of the spirit that is intended for Christmas past, present, and future. We can honor Christ and Mister Dickens by living that spirit and letting them strive within us.
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a home owner. He brings new and old things out of his treasure store."
What a magnificent sight Mister Dickens paints for us here. The room is filled with every manner of plenty and celebration. Do we take time during the Christmas season to ponder on just how blessed we are? We have so much and God had provided much beyond our basic needs.Think for a moment how rich Scrooge must have been. His business garnered him much profit and he spent very little. He had plenty of wealth but little poorness of spirit. It is no small thing that this man is chosen for reclamation. He is the image of plenty and substance that can with the right heart reach out to his fellow man a hand of generosity that makes a difference.
We are all wealthy by world standards. Beyond that there is a limitless supply of spiritual wealth to be had in the effort to show love and kindness to others. Being present in the spirit of Christmas cost us nothing or very little. We have the opportunity every day to walk with the Spirit of Christmas Present in harmony. We can share his jovial nature and aid in spreading the cheer he brings.
It is no small thing to spread joy to others. Today is the anniversary of Mister Dickens’s first publication of this tale. He gave all mankind a lovely gift with this story. Someone recently made an acerbic remark to me about the value being less because he was paid by the letter. I submit that he could have written about most anything and been popular. I think that this particular tale was his way of giving us a way to be reminded of the spirit that is intended for Christmas past, present, and future. We can honor Christ and Mister Dickens by living that spirit and letting them strive within us.
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a home owner. He brings new and old things out of his treasure store."
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