While tomorrow (Christmas) will be a time of great joy and excitement for young and old alike - for others it will be a difficult and trying time. Many will be reminded of the loved ones that they have lost this past year or in years gone by - perhaps some had bought presents already before their loved one died and will be reminded of it tonight when they pull them out of the closet to put under the tree. Others will have sadness triggered by by certain smells, songs or family traditons that will now seem so lonely.
And then there are those who may not have lost loved ones to death but through divorce. Children will be spending Christmas Eve with Dad and Christmas Day with Mom or vice versa. No longer a happy family together on Christmas. Then some will be missing loved ones because of distance, work schedules and the duties of war. When you are opening your gifts tomorrow or headed off to church - remember those who may be lonely and hurting. Call them up, invite them over or visit them and especially pray for them.
For the One of whom the Prophet says, "For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9"6) is also the One who brings great comfort and joy (cf. Isaiah 61:1-3).
God Bless and Have a Blessed Christmas Lord's Day.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment