A while back I had a vision. It was unexpected as I had just laid down for bed and was ready for a good night's rest. I closed my eyes and ever so suddenly I saw Jesus Christ at the time just before His crucifixion on the cross. He was walking through a crowd of jeering hecklers and I was right there beside Him. Although there was so much chaos happening around us, I could see and physically feel a circle of peace hovering around us. I felt the impression that in His presence, I am protected. He proceeded to walk towards the cross. I couldn't speak as the moment terrified me, but my eyes pleaded that He stay with me. Then He took my hands and said, "I have to... because you deserve this love." The vision was so much to bear that I opened my eyes.
A favorite holiday tune of mine is "I won't forget this Christmas" by Plus One. A lyric I am reminded of is "I won't forget this Christmas that I am nothing without You." In the midst of holiday shopping, caroling, and wrapping, I generally try not to forget what matters most about this season and the essence of it's existence: the birth of Jesus Christ. But that vision I had is so embedded into my heart and mind that my love and compassion has transformed from a seasonal feeling to an internal part of my identity.
