Emmanuel

I am taking a working lunch at the world famous McDonald's restaurant. It is hard to beat the $1.00 menu (at least in my opinion). I look around the room at people who are of various ages, various ethnic backgrounds, various religious connections, and various personalities. Yet there is something common among all of us sitting in this room. The Lord God Almighty is aware of each of us and He is interested in our individual lives regardless of the differences that may define, describe and separate us. It does not interfere with the presence of Emmanuel no matter where life may pigeon-hole us in the grand scheme of things. The celebration of Christmas allows us to reflect on "Emmanuel, God with us." We can remember that the birth of Christ reveals to us that God is near to His human creation and we can find solace and comfort in the promises of His declaration. Let us take time to offer praise and adoration to God during all of the hustle and bustle of activities over the next few days. It may sound odd to say this but "Christ is still the Reason for the Season."