Somewhere it’s snowing, as the soft flakes touch the ground, they remind us that our sins are forgiven, and we are made as white as snow, all because of the love of God. You know these familiar passages of scripture. God is love, and he who abides in love, abides in God, and God in him. (I John 4:16) The God of love has come to never leave us, and to abide with us in love. Love is the greatest of all (I Cor 13:8). We should pursue love and be love to the world. One thing love does is cover – love is like the snow. The beauty of snow is often in what it covers up. Everything can be dirty underneath, but put a blanket of snow over the top, and everything looks beautiful. That is just like love. We can bring beauty all around us when we cover other’s mistakes and when we extend grace to others. When we make an effort to cover everything in love, just like a fresh dusting of snow, beauty emerges. Just as each snowflake is unique, God demonstrates His love to us in unique ways… what could be more unique than a royal king born in a manger? When each of us, begin to manifest the love of God, the beautiful body of Christ can be revealed. And, when each member loves like Jesus, we can envision the purity of fresh fallen snow, covering ugliness and bringing loveliness to this earth. Though our sins are like scarlet they will be white like snow.
Advent Activity: Why not load up a car toward Sun Valley and view the Live Nativity at The Life Church in Hailey this evening at 5:30 PM. This beautiful depiction of the Nativity is surrounded by the beauty of the Wood River Valley and the beautiful voices singing praises to God. The live nativity is on their new property across from Alberston’s in Hailey. Light candle number 4, the candle of love, today.