Christmas is only a few days away. We’ve been attempting to prepare our hearts and lives to celebrate the coming of Jesus. We can look at it as a birthday party. But we can also look at the day as a reminder that Jesus came, is coming and will come again.
I don’t think I’d look into the logic of that sentence. But we celebrate that Jesus was born a human being and lived for a time in the area around the Sea of Galilee and Jerusalem. But we have 2,000 years of testimony of people whom Jesus also came to. Jesus can come to someone (you) any day. You never know. Are you prepared? And Jesus will come again in some manifestation that we really don’t know, just anticipate.
Among the ways we can prepare for Jesus to come into our lives perhaps the best is through service. Many ancient philosophers and modern psychologists have discovered that doing something, then developing a habit of doing that something will lead to both a behavior and an attitude change. Even if you don’t “feel” like doing it, finding ways of serving others in the name of Jesus will lead to a life change where service is a habit and Jesus is at the center.
You can start simply by dropping some money in the Salvation Army kettle. Buy some gifts for a family that is out of work. I just read of people going to K-Marts and paying off the balance of layaway items that are obviously for kids’ Christmas presents. Our former pastor would sometimes pay for the transaction of the person behind him in queue at the store. Or you can visit someone. Do something for someone. Service opportunities abound. Just become aware of those around you and see where you can help.
In this manner, you will find you have prepared your heart for Christmas.
Faith Venture 
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