It is November 1st, a Wednesday afternoon as I sit here at my computer desk contemplating a few lines from a Christmas movie that I have just finished. 'The Polar Express' played in the background as I stood at the kitchen table folding the mounds of laundry; the mound toppling over and landing down at my feet. There is happiness within my soul, rejoicing that I have the strength in me to tackle and accomplish some household chores at hand. There is also joy as I am a LOVER of EVERYTHING CHRISTMAS. The movies. The music. The lights. The decorations. The smells of delights baking in the hot oven, soon to be savored. Family. Friends. Gifts exchanged. And so I dug out a few family favorites. Placed one within the DVD player and begun my great adventure through mountains, lakes frozen over with thin sheets of ice, and finally then to the North Pole and back again.
The best scene, in my opinion, is when the protagonist of our story, a young boy is sitting upon Santa's knee and has just received the first gift of Christmas. A shiny, silver bell from Santa's sleigh. Now listen to what Santa's response is and allow it to sink into the depths of your heart. "This Bell is a wonderful symbol of the spirit of Christmas as am I. Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart."
My heart song rings out in joyful tones to this truth. Christmas is God with us. Immanuel. Love fills the star lit night sky. Soon snow will gently fall, blanketing the ground white as grace covers the soul. Love has come.
