Christmas Comfort And Redeeming Grace
Sunday December 16, 2018
People travel from one end of the country to the other to be with family during the Christmas season. Family celebrations are meant to strengthen the bonds of love and caring as families gather to remember God’s unfailing love for them. However, for many of us, memories that trouble our hearts begin to surface as we anticipate Christmas gatherings. Our comfort level goes down as we think about things that happened in the past. God’s desire is that we begin to think of Christmas in a different way this year.
Jesus came to earth to die in our place so that our sins could be forgiven and our relationship with God restored. When we realize how much we have been forgiven, we will choose not to withhold forgiveness of others. God’s grace has been freely poured out on us, so we have an ample supply to generously pass on to others.
The birth of Jesus truly was the dawn of redeeming grace! The famous carol “Silent Night” speaks of this in the lyrics: Silent night, Holy night. Son of God, Love’s pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face. With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus Lord at thy birth. Jesus Lord at thy birth.
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all. (2 Thessalonians 3:16 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, As I prepare for Christmas and family gatherings, I ask you to fill my heart with Your love so that, together with others, I can celebrate Christmas well. Amen
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