It's still weird that we're celebrating Christmas in the middle of the summer - even weird for native Kenyan residents such as Kristin and her roommate, Amber. Church on Sunday helped a lot to get us into mood, which is what we did on Day 6, followed by a relaxing afternoon at home. Christmas Eve, Day 7, was about getting ready for the big holiday. We took a trip to the grocery store, the pie place to get a pumpkin pie, and a small market for last-minute gifts.
Now here I sit on Day 8. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Amber made us yummy cinnamon rolls which we enjoyed after a quick gift exchange. A rhubarb pie just came out of the oven for tonight's big dinner, and we're just relaxing.
I've been reflecting on Zechariah's praise song in Luke 1 since Sunday. What a man of God who really understood the big picture, at least for that moment. I especially like the three reasons he gives for Christ's coming:
1. that we should be saved (v. 71)
2. to show mercy (v. 72)
3. to be faithful to himself and keep his oath (v. 73)
Christmas really is a remembrance of the biggest sacrifice made, a sign post that shows God putting his plan formed at the dawn of the ages into motion. May these truths be especially true and important to us this year, and like Zechariah, may our worship be drawn up in service to him forever (v. 74).
Merry Christmas!
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