The Weekly Encourager – December 24, 2020 – A Caring Christmas

Everyone agrees that Christmas 2020 is challenging. On top of everything else, I just learned that my Uncle Gene died. No, I don't need a flood of sympathy here. Gene was a godly Christian man, so he is now at peace with our Lord. Instead, please reach out to someone who is lonely, grieving, sick, depressed, or suffering in some other way. Don't be so caught up in your own holiday celebrations that you forget those who need an email, text, or phone call. One kind word can make a huge difference in someone's day. Reach out and share the love of Christ. 💗

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” - Isaiah 9:2

Jesus came to shine Light in the darkness! He came to save the lowliest of the low, those humbled by circumstances, those who have no hope left on earth, those who are in a very dark place right now. We were dead in trespasses and sin, yet He sought us out, rescued us, gave us a seat at His table, made us part of His own family. We owe Him everything, for He is the source of our very life. He is our only reason for hope, at Christmas and all through the year. Surely we are meant to share this with those who don’t know Him yet, or those who are struggling to keep the faith. Reach out and share the love of Christ. 💗

“Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.” - Micah 7:8

I started to write A Covid Christmas as the title for this post, but then I thought, No, that’s letting the darkness win. I refuse to let this pandemic or any other distressing circumstance dominate my perspective. He is the Light, and we need to believe it, say it, shout it. Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere! Jesus Christ is born! Reach out and share the love of Christ. 💗

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8

Let’s make this a Caring Christmas.

God is faithful,
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