Merry Christmas To All, And To All A GOODnight!

Can you feel it? It goes far beyond setting the “right” atmosphere.  It has nothing to do with picking the perfect Christmas tree, using the most lights and tinsel, or having the prettiest wrapped gifts. It supercedes playing the best Christmas music. It’s even bigger than following traditions or even creating new traditions with our family and friends. It is larger than any sadness I may experience. Greater than any smile I generate by handing out presents.

Really…..can you feel it? It crept up on me. I was not expecting it. But I’m so glad it arrived. You really don’t know what I’m talking about? It’s the hope that I’m feeling. Christmas has meant many things to me in the past, but this year, I am entranced by the hope it has provided. When i think of the Christmas story…unexpected pregnancy for Mary AND certainly for Joseph… no room in the inn…my Savior….the King of Kings…lying in a manger….I am flooded with hope.

Hope for better days. Hope for victory in the most unexpected circumstances. Hope for life and life more abundantly. Hope that cannot be taken away. The Christmas story may affect you differently. And honestly, it probably should. We all have unique walks with Christ. I don’t think He’s into cookie cutter relationships. He meets us wherever we are. This year He met me and reminded me to hope. To believe. To hold on. Because Jesus Christ was born. And His birth gives my hope a home. Merry Christmas! #wepreach