Dec 11 2008
It’s Called Christmas
I’m sure you all have heard of the story that’s been released on the news about the man who lost his house and all of his possessions and more importantly his wife and two young children because of a military Jet plane that crashed on his house. The pilot was able to eject himself and come out of the accident safely. This is such a sad story and at the same time it has a great message in it.
This man’s story is very similar to that of Job’s. Both men lost everything. Job handled it by flying off the handle, going into depression, cursing the day he was born, questioning God and arguing with him. This Korean man chose to handle it in the total opposite way that Job did. This man handled it in a way that I think Jesus would of handled it. He chose to not be angry with the pilot. He forgave him and asked people to pray for him so that he would not suffer from this. He chose to love this man despite the circumstance. This man is amazing. I can’t honestly say I could of done the same. I think that if I were in his shoes I would have handled things a lot like Job did.
I really wish I knew his name so I wouldn’t have to keep calling him “this man.” Amidst this man’s devastating tragedy he chose to take advantage of the opportunity to live out and to teach the world the greatest commandments which are the following: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew22:37-3. In order for this man to humble himself and deal with the situation like he did, he needed to love. I think that the timing for this incident is perfect. We are now preparing for the celebration of Jesus’ birthday, the day that the came into the world to teach us to love and to show us his love by dying on the cross to pay the price for our sins. No body has any reason not to celebrate this holiday.
Grabbing a cup of coffee and driving around town looking at Christmas lights while listening to Christmas music has become a new favorite hobby of mine. I know some people think that is boring, but it gives me time to think and pray. Christmas music is worship. Not the songs like Rudolph or Frosty the Snowman, but the songs that sing about Christ’s entrance into the world. These lights that people hang up remind me of the fact that Jesus came into this world to be the light in a dark place. He wants us to remain in his light. We are to be like shining lights and not just shining at Christmas time, but all throughout the year. Some of the light shows with santa and reindeer are kind of silly and then there’s some that are kind pretty to look at.
As far as school goes, I’m finally done with all of my papers and assignments. Now I just have to buckle down and study for my finals. I’m kind of disappointed right now because my brother came home today and I am stuck here having to wait until Friday so that I can go home and be with my family. We don’t get to be together much as a family anymore. All four of us have very busy schedules and it’s hard to get them to line up . We are having our celebration this weekend because my brother has to work during Christmas and this is the only time that we will all be in one place. I am very blessed to have a family to go home to this Christmas season. I’m thankful for having a family to be reunited with. I feel terrible for that man who lost his family. I can’t fathom not having my family.
Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace…” - O Holy Night
