Some time ago, my dad asked me if I could remember the times
when he was angry with me. After a silent moment or two, I think I said
something like; “maybe, but probably not.” I think the reason for my memory
lapse is because we desire to remember the good things about our parents,
friends, and colleagues.
Though J esus’ closest
friends performed some outrageous and hurtful acts against Him, He chose to
forget them (J ohn 21) so their
relationship may remain strong. This is just one of the things God chose to do when
He took on skin and bone and moved into the neighborhood.
As we prepare for the coming of Christmas, can we welcome a
God like this?
