In the 1988 film, Scrooged, Bill Murray is looking for a second chance in life. Meanwhile, Alfre Woodard, playing Murray’s secretary Grace Cooley, prays for a Christmas miracle. Inspired by visits from Christmas ghosts of the past, current and future, Murray risks his job by highjacking a live Christmas program to communicate the meaning of Christmas. In the process, Cooley’s son who hadn’t spoken a word in years, breaks his silence at the conclusion of this live event.
As for me, I’ve received a second chance at sight. Only a few people were aware of the pain I endured for 2 months this fall. Unable to bear it any longer, I went to my eye doctor to see if I needed glasses. Thinking old age was the main culprit, a set of tests revealed that my retinas were swollen, filled with fluids. As the initial medicine made my condition worse to begin with, the nightmare of not being able to read things like the Bible was a real possibility. However, 2 weeks later, God has given me a second chance at sight.
Therefore, as you open presents this Christmas season, don’t overlook the most precious gifts of all. Whether its your senses, friendships or the memories of those who are no longer with you, Christmas is a time of second chances. A season of forgiveness with the birth of a Savior, Matthew 1:21, who came to give you a new leash on life. This Christmas, I got a second chance at sight. As for you, may the power of the Holy Spirit reveal to you what you should be most thankful for.
by Jay Mankus
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