[WayzataJOHNN]

Count The Days

Enumerate the days until He was born in Bethlehem away so far
Remembering the way it was told in the Good Book so true
The story still excites me for I know it now by heart I do
I can see that little manger under the gleam of that distant star

Shepherds and their sheep stood watch, as Angles sang sweet
Wise men sought Him, the promised Savior, Heaven’s Lamb
Mary kissed her tiny child and so the face of her Lord, I Am
The greatest gift, for all mankind, the proclaimed Redemption’s treat

I love the season truly, for I know the true Reason for the Season
Not the fat man in red, or piles of gifts in colors grand
Not a fir lighted in a glory of hues on the tree stand
Its for the One that carried all the pain of the world, His only Son

[The Mayor]

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A Growing Belligerence
December 12, 2011

On a recent trip, the flight attendant asked if I flew very often. When I said I did, he asked, “Have you noticed people on planes becoming increasingly more belligerent and aggressive in recent months?” I had to confess that I agreed with him. We began talking about what might be contributing to it—things like increased airport security, higher costs, fewer services, and a general dissatisfaction with travel. As if to prove the point, our conversation was interrupted by a passenger who refused to sit in his assigned seat because he liked someone else’s seat assignment better!

When we encounter anger and belligerence, the follower of Christ can be a peacemaker. Paul wrote to the church at Rome with this challenge, “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men” (Rom. 12:18). What does that mean? For one thing, it means that we must control what we can control. We can’t control the attitudes of others, but we can control our response.

When we see angry or hostile attitudes displayed around us, we can show the heart of the Prince of Peace by responding graciously in a peaceful manner. In this way we will demonstrate the attitude of our Savior in a world filled with a growing belligerence.

Sometimes in a conversation
Words of anger can be heard;
If in peace we can defuse it,
We are living by God’s Word. —Hess

The world needs a peace that passes all misunderstanding.

Read: Philippians 4:4-9

If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. —Romans 12:18

Bible in a year:
Hosea 9-11; Revelation 3

[jaycee]

Johnn, thank you for your wonderful poetry in Count the Days.
Its beautiful and thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Hope you and yours have a wonderful and Happy Christmas!