Christmas Rush

 

This morning I heard a story on the radio of a woman who was out

Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking

At row after row of toys and everything else imaginable, and after

Hours of hearing both her children asking for everything they saw on

The many shelves, she finally made it to the elevator with her two

Kids.

 

She was feeling what so many of us feel during the holiday season

Time of the year: overwhelming pressure to go to every party, every house

Warming,  taste all the holiday food and

Treats, getting that perfect gift for every single person on our

Shopping list, making sure we don't forget anyone on our card list,

And the pressure of making sure we respond to everyone who sent us a

Card.

 

 

Finally the elevator doors opened and there was already a crowd in the

Car. She pushed her way into the car and dragged her two kids in

With her and all the bags of stuff. When the doors closed, she

Couldn't take it anymore and stated, "Whoever started this whole

Christmas thing should be found, strung up and shot."

 

From the back of the car everyone heard a quiet, calm voice respond,

"Don't worry, we already crucified Him."

 

For the rest of the trip down the elevator it was so quiet you could

Have heard a pin drop.

 

 

 Don't forget this year to keep the One who started this whole

Christmas thing in your every thought, deed, purchase, and word. If we

All did it, just think how different the whole world would be.