Holiday Away from Home
It must be difficult to be so very far away from home and friends and family on such a holiday. Sometimes, no doubt you feel so sad you think that no one cares; that everyone has someone else, and none your sadness shares. But with such thoughts remember that one cold night long ago, a tiny babe so pure and sweet, was born to earth below. Not many came to see Him there, or praised His humble birth, for they were busy with their feasts, and family and mirth. And then you might remember, too, the Child was all alone, for He had given up His crown, His kingdom and His throne. For over thirty years He lived among His fellowmen, but He was often scorned and mocked; misunderstood by them. His friends sometimes forsook Him; He had no place called home; no wife or child to comfort Him; He truly was alone. When it was time for Him to leave this earthly life behind, they killed him in the cruelest way that anyone could find. But now He’s on His throne agai...