We all can get caught up in the tradition of running around and gift buying, however this year I am more aware of how trivial all of the trappings of the holiday season (especially Christmas) is.
When I think of all the people who do not know the saving grace of Jesus Christ, Christmas takes on an important meaning for me. Oh don't get me wrong, I am still shopping for family and friends, but I am also praying for those who don't know Christ as their personal Saviour.
I attribute this to really living my faith intentionally. I am trying to focus more on others than me and mine and it has paid off spiritually in a big way. I look for God more than He looks for me! Not sure that will make sense to people, but for me this Christmas is more personal and more real than ever. Scripture tells us that we are to be ready to give a reason for the hope that is within us to all who inquire. Well for me that hope comes from the Christ child's birthday. It is in that birth that we have hope for our future!
With so many without jobs, homeless, and without hope, I aksed God to let me be an instrument of His peace this year and I believe He has granted that wish becasue of His grace and mercy. And it was in that Grace that God came to earth in human form to save His creation!
So it is with the joy of Jesus that I wish all a glorious Christmas Season.
Yours in Love
Rev. Robin W. Barrow
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