December 12

“When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.” Romans 5:6  NLT

When is it convenient to get a dog? Never. Dogs were not meant to be a convenience. They require time and work that fits their schedules, not yours. It is not convenient to walk a dog in the dark when it is cold outside. It is not convenient to have to stop by the pet store when you are out of dog food. It is not convenient to take him to the veterinarian when he is sick. We do these things out of necessity and out of love.

When is Christmas ever convenient? Never. I have often said I cannot wait until January when there is “nothing” to do. What I mean is that I have to fit all of the extra “stuff” into my December calendar, things like concerts, special services at church, parties, and gift-giving. We do these things not because they are convenient, but because we understand the joy which is at the heart of the season.

When is the right time for Christmas? Always, because we are utterly helpless without Christ, and because God knows the depth of our need. Famous came into my life at exactly the right time, and Christ came at exactly the right time for us all!

I celebrate with joy today the divine gift of God’s timing in me.