. . . except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ . . . —Galatians 6:14
Isn’t it strange that we move from Thanksgiving Day to Black Friday. We transition from a spirit of thanksgiving to the biggest shopping day of the year. If we have so much to be thankful for, why the need to go shopping? Oh I understand that much of the shopping is for others, but not all. And isn’t that still a dramatic change of focus? Isn’t most of our gift giving totally expected? Doesn’t our shopping list consist of people we “need” to buy gifts for?
Maybe it would be better if we focused on Good Friday instead of Black Friday. If we want to know the power of God (that is, the resurrection life of Jesus) in our human flesh, we must dwell on the tragedy of God. “Look to Me. . .” (Isaiah 45:22).
We have to focus on the great point of spiritual power— the Cross. If we stay in contact with that center of power, its energy is released in our lives. It’s fine to give gifts, but our best buys on Black Friday won’t change lives.
Let’s keep our focus and be blessed and spread blessing.
Nick
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