From Generation to Generation

His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. – Luke 1:50

There is nothing like experiencing Christmas through the eyes of a child. The spirit of Christmas is found in a child when their eyes light up as they see the Christmas lights flicker in the darkness, as they gaze upon the star at the top of the Christmas tree, as they wait excitedly to play their part in the Christmas program, and as they unwrap their Christmas gifts with unbridled joy. It is this wonder, excitement and joy that are passed down from generation to generation as the Christmas story is re-told and celebrated from year to year.

As Mary is singing her song she must have been thinking about the stories she heard from her parents; stories about the coming of the promised Messiah. Stories that had been passed down from generation to generation and now SHE was going to be an important part of that story. As she thought about this, she must have imagined what joy it would give her to pass down these stories to her son; passing down to him and the next generation the wonder, excitement and joy that she has found in her faith in God. Faith is something that is meant to be shared. The Christmas story is meant to be told; from generation to generation.

Prayer: Thank you Lord that your mercy extends from generation to generation. Thank you for the privilege and responsibility that I have been given to tell the next generation about the wonder, joy and excitement that I have in my faith in you. Amen.

Faith Tip: This Christmas season take some time to share what Christmas means to you to the next generation. Think about creative ways of doing this; while baking cookies, setting up the manger scene, putting up the Christmas tree….tell your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, students, etc…about why we celebrate Christmas.

Written by Pastor Aaron Anderson