Merry Christmas seems to be an inadequate greeting this year. 2020 has not offered much to be merry about. Fortunately for our immediate family this virus has so far been an inconvenience, not a tragedy. We are all well and carrying on. However, for many others, the virus has brought loss of income, illness, grief.
I must remind myself that Christmas hasn't been cancelled this year, even though we will celebrate differently. No Christmas Eve services, no family meals, no family gathering to celebrate and share gifts of love and belonging.
Still...Christmas hasn't been cancelled. Advent is here, Emmanuel is here, Christ is here. We don't have to wait for the hereafter to claim the promises of His becoming one with us, showing us the Way.
In whatever situation you find yourself this holiday season, I hope you are able to find those critical things that the advent season reminds us of – Hope, Joy, Peace, Love.
Love came down at Christmas. May that love permeate your life in the coming year.
Jane Clark
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