Saturday, December 15, 2012

Fool's Gold


The mineral pyrite's metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue have earned it the nickname fool's gold because of its superficial resemblance to gold. Pyrite does have many practical uses. However, it is used mostly because it is inexpensive due to its abundance. Goal in contrast is most rare and much more valuable.
In this season leading up to Christmas Day it is easy to settle for fool’s gold. Christmas can be observed as a superficial season of materialism and lascivious celebration. It is certainly fun to receive gifts of new jewelry or the latest technology. Who doesn’t overindulge in making merry with food and drink this time of year?
If this is the sole pursuit, then the holiday falls short of its essence and purpose. It is settling for pyrite when true gold is available. Advent provides four weeks of contemplation and celebration of God incarnate. Christ has come and is coming again. Emmanuel, God with us, is the gold. We have two more Sundays of Advent before Christmas. Let us use these precious opportunities, these holy days, to renew our hope and faith. This holy season gives great opportunity to rekindle our joy and strengthen the peace within.
Do not settle for anything less than God’s best. Join followers of Christ and meet us in the Lord’s house. Sing the songs celebrating Christ’s coming and of his kingdom. Let us bow again before the manger and welcome Christ into our world.

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