As I enter this Season of Love!

Beautifully lighted Bintang Walk of Kuala Lumpur

Today, strolling down the bustling street of Bintang Walk, it dawned on me with the twinkling and jingling that the season of giving is approaching. Thus, also signifying the soon ending of an eventful year and a hopeful year is awaiting.

 

Stepping into Pavilion, I gazed in awe at the gigantic red tree, gracefully embellished proudly taking its center-stage failing not to capture the admiration of all who passes by. For a moment, time stopped! I was completely lost in the grandeur of all surround. Not long, just rightly, the ticking continued. 

The towering Red at Pavillion

As I joined the frenzy gift-hunting crowd in Tangs, a petit lady in a bluish body-hugging dress, with a soft silhouette, swiftly passed me. Attracting me was the joyful glow on her face. Reflexively, I traced her footsteps, in search of a gift, I guessed. Soon proved right. With her capacious tote bag lugging on one hand, with another she lifted victoriously, in her eyes the one piece that would end all other hunt. Rejoiced having it wrapped, bearing a hopeful smile she stepped away, knowing that this gift represent all of her, her love. 

I wondered, do I have “Love” to love? 

This led me to ponder over the first Gift of Love. From Bethlehem! One I have unwrapped, yet from season to season put me in complete adoration. Perhaps, how I have been dearly loved, will leave me with love, a love worth giving!

With my favorite carol, Oh Little Town of Bethlehem, filled the air and magically warmed my heart in the icy mall, I gratefully whispered to the Giver, “Thank You for Christmas!” Along with thanksgiving, I secretly wished for the many good things to come.

1 John 4:19 - We love, because He first loved us.