DAY 22 WITH THE SON

I'm taking the 40 days leading up the Christmas to focus on the life of Jesus and do a mini-reflection and devotion. I'm following along with Liza on her special blog called 40 Days with the Son, based on the Max Lucado book 3:16.

Here is how to join us in reflection of the spirit of this upcoming holiday season.

NOT GUILTY: "Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12

Oh how my Christmas wish could be that every Christian has to come face-to-face with this passage, study it, understand it and LIVE it! I think so much of the damage that we as Christians do to Christianity is because we are so judgemental, even hateful towards others. I'd venture a guess that if Jesus came back today (that's a fun thought!), that he would point to most Christians and just call them modern-day Pharisees and scribes (not such a fun though).

The story of the adulteress woman is followed by the message from Jesus about being the light of the world. When I look at so many Christians today, who personify judgement and criticism and condemnation of others, I see they are in darkness. They obviously are not getting the "light of life" from Jesus. There is no way a believer can understand Christ's forgiveness of our own sins and then go out to pass judgement on others. They are missing Jesus, and I think it's clear to say they are not his "followers".

GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY: Off to have dinner with my hubby, who has to work late tonight.