Today 12-21-2023

2 Corinthians 13:11 NASB "Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, mend your ways, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you." Someone had to make the first move! Today's verse is filled with advice about how to live in peace, lets make sure we read it slowly for it is filled! We stood there for a while, each bent on not being the first to reach out. We had had a disagreement, we didn't see eye to eye but someone had to make the first move. My humanness didn't want to give in but the more I thought about the reason we didn't see eye to eye, the more foolish it seemed to me so I reached out. I extended a hand in forgiveness and understanding and waited. I could see in his eye that he didn't want to let go of his end of the argument but as I stood there with my hand extended, he eventually reach out himself. There will be conflicts in life but someone has to reach out first! God reached out to us by giving His Son to show us the love He has for us. As we get closer to the celebration of His Birth, may we show that love to others! Make amends this Christmas season, be the one to reach out! peace, tom