There isn't anything wrong with this picture, is there?

 

A Bible opened up to Luke 2, the story of Jesus' birth.

 

Nativity pieces.

 

Advent wreath and candles.

 

But wait, the candles are the wrong color, aren't they?

 

In the past, this really would have bothered me, the wrong color candles. There is 'suppose to be' 3 purple candles, one pink candle, and one white candle in the center.

 

My first-born, type-A tendencies would put me on a quest each year before Christmas trying to find the 'right' color candles. But you know what I have begun to realize over the last few years? Jesus doesn't really care what color the candles are. He wants us to take the time during this season of advent to reflect on the miracle of His birth. He is the Savior of our world. That should be the focus of my worship to Him, not the color of my candles.