Thought of the Day !!

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

There are still those today walking in darkness even though the light came at Christmas over 2000 years ago. For those of us who have the light of Christ shining in us, it is our task this Christmas to be a beacon.

This year many people in my congregations have had their Christmas spirit dampened by loss of loved ones or hospital visits or family squabbles or other problems unknown to me. Some of these dampening occasions I've seen in my own personal life this year, such as cancer threats and deaths to close friends.

Then there are always those who have no homes. There are those who've been displaced by hurricanes. There are those who are either fighting or have a loved one in someplace like Iraq. There are so many reasons it seems not to have the Christmas spirit this year, and only one to have it. But that one is Jesus. And Jesus came to save us from an eternity of despair while bringing us joy.

The truth is, some of us need the Christmas Spirit this year more than ever. We need to let those who oppose Christianity and those who are just Bah Humbuggers know that the light of Christ that came down once and walked among us is still alive in us. Who knows, a little bit of Christmas cheer or giving or just plain old love this year may make a difference in someone whose life has been darkened this season. What do you say? Will you join me in creating an attitude of Christmas? An attitude of LOVE!

In the love of Christ,
greg