Lilies of the Field

  Among other things, Christmas is typically a season known for all its hustle and bustle. Hustle and bustle-- A large amount of activity and work, usually in noisy surroundings; busy and frenetic activity and excitement. Unfortunately, most holiday hustle and bustle does not relate to any acknowledgment of the first coming of Christ in expectation of His second coming. More often, it revolves around decorations, parties, drunkenness, buying gifts and the like. Endless busy distractions from what is truly important. “The most wonderful time of the year,” “the hap-happiest season of all” often manifests what is in the heart of man more so than any other time. Tell me what song honestly details how Christmas brings out the worst in people? Can you name that tune for me? I would think the fact that Christmas is thought by most to be kicked off with something called ‘Black Friday’ should be a red flag. Black Friday stampedes, road rage, increased crime, etc. The world is filled with people