We are the message bearers of the season.
Countenance is not just a noun; it is also a verb.
Our countenance imparts the joy of Christ when we publicly anticipate the celebration of His birth.
We countenance approval or disapproval of the public celebration when we happily say "Merry Christmas" or shrink back with "Happy Holidays."
Jesus didn't shrink back. In fact, it seems He often set out to offend.
If someone presents truth to us that we don't want to hear, aren't we first offended?
Let's lovingly offend, countenance approval, and joyfully bear the best news ever: Jesus is as close as our next embrace.
