Big A and Me

Big A stands on our dining room table now and is beaming for all he is worth. He arrived in our home in a small box with his own bedding. He was something like a neighborhood boy coming over for a sleep over. Only now he has been here for almost a month and is doing very well. He has fit right in.

As the snow has continued to deepen outside the face of Big A is beaming. The light bounces off his skin in so many different ways that it is hard to imagine. His colour changes from hour to hour.

Big A is an Amaryllis as you can see.

Big A has brightened our home in this cold weather. Only in Canada’s cold, snowy winter do you need a Big A. People in his homeland take him for granted I am sure. We don’t. Not at all.

I have started seeing people around me like Big A. The conditions in their lives are cold and snowy at times. The atmosphere is less than lovely and very much under pressure – but they shine with a new light from hour to hour.

Some of the beautiful Christmas Cards that we have received this past few weeks with he wonderful words written inside are like Big A. They bring sunshine even on a cold and bleary day.

Today I need to shine like Big A. There are some very sad situation to walk into and I need all Big A’s glory to bring a little happiness to those around me.

How about you? Could it be that the Wall Mart Greeter needs pepping up? I bet he or she could use a good lift with your smile.

What about the clerk in the coffee shop that is serving you? I bet she hasn’t has time to do her Christmas shopping yet… and an extra tip from you would be just what is needed. Ever thought of a 200% TIP?

You see Big A has taught me something new – he is radically different from the world around him. That is what makes him stand out so. Maybe that is my calling for today.

Thanks Big A for just being yourself – Unique and so Brilliant.

~ Pastor Murray Lincoln ~