The worst of my fears has come true, what I’ve dreaded most has happened. My repose is shattered, my peace destroyed. No rest for me, ever—death has invaded life. Job 3:25-26 (Message)
God makes his people strong. God gives his people peace. Psalms 29:11 (Message)
The people who walk in darkness shall see a great Light—a Light that will shine on all those who live in the land of the shadow of death. In that glorious day of peace there will no longer be issuing of battle gear; no more the blood-stained uniforms of war; all such will be burned. Isaiah 9:2 & 5 (The Living Bible)
At Christmas we sing of the “silent night”, the “little Lord
Jesus asleep peacefully on the hay”, “of peace on earth” and the “quiet little
town of Bethlehem.” Job had fears and his peace was destroyed; death invaded his
life.
We may not have had the president we wanted picked by the
voters. Our family may have become broken, we may have had to move out of our
home or we may have a rift with a friend or family member. We must listen to
the words of Silent Night, Away in a Manger, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
and O Little Town of Bethlehem. Let the calming words bless us giving us peace.
Because the coming of the Messiah has won over death. Jesus was born according
to the exact timing of God and he will appear again on the day the Lord knows
with a great Light.
Prayer: Our Father who is in heaven, thank you for your
promise of a room in your house for us sinners. Thank you for Jesus who
overcame death and gives us hope. As we sing the Christmas hymns help us to
carefully and earnestly hear them. Almighty God, your timing is perfect for us.
Amen.
Sandra Hilsabeck (reprinted from 2016)
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