Christmas Eve in Hong Kong...

...a disaster.

tonight, i had to push my way out of a crowd of excited people. When i gaze upon their faces, seeing all the anticipation, i cannot help but wonder: what are they excited about? Why are people pushing and shoving? Where is the joy of Christmas? what is the true meaning?

Amy Carmichael.
"In this season of much singing I ask those who love our Lord Jesus to ask very specially for singing hearts. It would be sad if the lovely Christmas hymns and carols sounded only like a noise-- even a noise of music-- to Him. But if they are the glad and wondering adoration of our hearts, then i think they wil give HIm joy. Do not forget what Chrsitmas cost Him-- Gethsemane and Calvary."