"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure."
Heb.6:19
As we are drawing near to Christmas, there is a sense of wonder and mystery in the air. People are going to Christmas parties, baking cookies, celebrating with friends, singing Christmas songs, shopping for presents and spreading good cheer as they remember traditions and customs in their households. It is all wonderful--as it should be! This is a time of great JOY that our Savior is coming to bring peace to this earth. But at the same time I find myself so involved in all these activities that I can lose sight of the real meaning of Christmas....Christ's coming and taking time to really ponder and meditate on this wondrous event. My heart also goes out to those who are having a rough time during these holidays. While I'm filled with joy there are others who are grieving the loss of a loved one and missing them this Christmas; there are others who have no family or who struggle with family disputes during this time; there are others who are homeless and some who have no money to even buy Christmas presents for their children; there's someone who has just gotten a terminal diagnosis etc. the list could go on and on. So I pray for them and ask God to send an angel of light...someone to remind them of the HOPE of a better tomorrow ...that Christ is their anchor, He is their hope, He is their peace, He is their Savior. He has come and He is coming again. Joy to the World--the Lord is come.
Hold on to Hope--the Anchor of the Soul
A ccept Christ as your only hope
"Christ in you the hope of glory." Col.1:27
N ever put your trust in what is seen, but hope in what you do not see
"Hope that is seen is no hope at all... but if we hope for what we do not yet have,
we wait for it patiently." Ro.8:24-25
C laim the plans and promises of God
"I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you Hope and a future." Jer.29:11
H ope in the redeeming power of God
"Why are you downcast, O my soul? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise
Him." Ps.42:5
O pen yourself to trust
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him." Ro.15:13
R ely totally on Jesus
"On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help
us by your prayers." 2 Co.1:9
BLESSED AND MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
