Day 66: Remembering
32 “You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.
Leviticus 19:32
On today as people across the world reflect on the birth of Jesus I remember those who sought to teach me about Him by their example. Having a stepfather at an older stage of life is a bit different than growing up with one. But I fondly recall how my stepfather would constantly remind me to stop stressing and remember that God has everything under control. He would tell me stories about how things worked out in answer to prayer.
My daughter and I in this picture just finished playing with grandpa. He may not have had much energy but he was able to tickle even in his final weeks-he loved bringing joy to others. We will miss him.
So today, I remember what he tried to teach me most, to trust in God.
Merry Christmas! Although scholars have taught us that Jesus wasn’t born at this time of the year I still want to take a moment to acknowledge that I trust in the God who sent His only Son to die for my sins.
