Halloween approaches. It’s an event of controversy for some.
I wasn’t allowed to go trick or treating as a kid. My best recollection of the
reason my parents gave had to do with it being a form of begging. When my kids
were little, I felt uncomfortable associating with anything remotely pagan or
demonic so placed restrictions on our participation. Over the years I’ve come
to believe that dressing up in silly costumes has no more to do with demonization than playing at peek-a-boo has with becoming invisible.
On the other hand I want to use every opportunity to bring
blessing and light into my little corner of the world, right? I’ve been trying
to remember something I came across in The Message not too long ago that I want
to incorporate into my front door seasonal décor. This morning through working
on my Bible study lesson I was directed to Ephesians 5:11-16. Woohoo! There’s
the verse!
“Don’t waste your time
on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these
things for the sham they are. It’s a scandal when people waste their lives on
things they must do in the darkness where no one will see. Rip the cover off
those frauds and see how attractive they look in the light of Christ.
Wake up from your sleep,
Climb out of your coffins;
Christ will show you the light!
Climb out of your coffins;
Christ will show you the light!
So watch your step. Use your head. Make the most of every chance
you get. These are desperate times!”
A scary yet reassuring reminder
not just for Halloween!
Front door side window.
Wind chimes catch more than the breeze.
Protected by a ziplock bag...
What’s your approach to Halloween?
