It’s definitely the Christmas season! People are filling the shopping malls, making travel arrangements, and putting up decorations. I think I am definitely in the mood for Christmas now. I have been practicing for a small part in our church’s Christmas Musical Drama, Joy, Joy, Joy! I have always hated memorizing parts for a play and I am not confident that I will be able to do it this time – but I’m sure trying.

Tonight at practice, I was amazed at all the others involved in the presentation. One thing that really amazed me was at how much some people have memorized! Two of the narrators have memorized more lines for this than I probably have ever memorized in my entire life. Much of the choir has also memorized their music. Sound, video, and light technicians have to memorize cues to make sure that they do things at the right time. It’s pretty overwhelming just to think about it.

Our church Worship Center has been transformed into a wintery Christmas scene. I am simply amazed at how much work has gone into this year’s Christmas presentation. I guess that a lot of work takes place every year, but I am usually on the spectator side of it. It’s totally different when you are among the cast. Hopefully we’ll have good weather and many people will come out for both showings of the musical.

Now – back to memorization. I remember in college using a few techniques to pass exams, now if I can just remember what those techniques are. I’m glad that the Lord remembered us. This Christmas let’s be sure to remember Jesus.

“And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace“ (Luke 1:76-79).