In December, our services become especially beautiful as lights and decorations fill the space, choirs sing, and we enjoy fellowship around tables. But above all these good gifts, this season draws our hearts to the wonder of Christ’s birth. And when we look to Jesus, we are invited to remember the hope we have in Him.
 
Michael Houdmann describes biblical hope as “the sure and confident expectation of receiving what God has promised us in the future.” Christmas reminds us that God keeps His promises. This Sunday, let’s reflect on the shepherds' experience as they received the announcement of our Savior’s birth, and discover what that message means for us this Christmas.
 
For those who find this season difficult, the truth shines even brighter: there is hope in His presence. Charles Spurgeon once said, “There is no hope for a man apart from God; but when he feels the presence of God, there is hope for him.”

Pastor Denis