Devotional 1-8-21

This is my commandment: love each other just as I have loved you. --John 15:12

I played my drum for him...
I played my best for him...
Then he smiled at me...
Me and my drum.
--The Little Drummer Boy, Harry Simeone, Katherine Kennicott, Davis Henry Onorati

When I first saw this cartoon, my first reaction was to laugh. We all know the story of the Little Drummer Boy who plays his drum for Baby Jesus. We picture a young boy with a small drum playing softly.

But here, we see a heavy metal drummer who wants to "set up." That means speakers and we assume drumming that would not be considered a lullaby. And it's funny. 

But, look at the baby! Although Mary looks perplexed and Joseph unsure, the baby is happy, with his arms out. He's excited to see this alternative drummer and seems to be saying, "Play it, man!" The song says the drummer boy played his best for the Baby. I assume this green-haired fellow intends to play his heart out.

I am a septuagenarian who has never had her ears pierced. I just can't do it! Likewise, I have no tattoos. I'll admit, when I see someone covered with piercings and tattoos, I find it a little unsettling, but I'm working on it! Jesus said to love each other. He didn't put any limits or add any qualifications. Just love each other.

Be like the Baby!

Anita Farrell