Message of Hope

A young man will not be with us this Christmas because he lost the faith and the courage to go on. Many people suffer in various ways and we pray for them. God understands our plight, and is the only message of Hope for mankind in this world. That is why God stepped out of the frame of the universe and dwelt among us. This is the only Real Gift of Christmas.

God came in the flesh, taking on the flesh of a virgin mother. But why did He come? What reasons impelled Him to visit us, emptying Himself, taking the form of a servant. (A vulnerable infant, in the care of her which He had made). His reason for coming must have been important. He cared for His people and He wanted to deliver us from the slavery of sin and death.

This is the message of Hope. It was a message of Hope to those who worshipped the stars, taught by a star to adore You, the Son of Righteousness. No longer are we to struggle alone. Find your way back to church, pick up the phone and call someone. Do you remember the story that they show this time of the year when Clarence the Angel is trying to obtain his wings, and comes to earth to save a victim from drowning? He follows him around to show him the difference his life made to the betterment of mankind. The story ends where he comes to his senses and understands that problems as bad as they seem, are resolvable with the help of family and friends who love him. Hope is restored, life is worth living. (Clarence does get his wings). There is only one hope and that is God's love for us. The love that brought Him here to redeem us, and it is He who will receive us on the final day.

He has opened the heavens and taken up abode in the Virgin!
He comes to be born in our flesh in Bethlehem's cave, as it is written.
He who gives life to children in the womb Himself becomes a child.
Let us go forth to meet Him with hearts filled with zeal and joy!

Soon it will be Christmas, will we meet Him with open arms and genuine warmth, offering Him thanks for all that He has done for us. He deserves our attention, excitement, gladness and love. It is still not too late. Reach out! Find someone to love, sometimes that's all they want to hear. There are many lonely, hungry, empty people out there who could use a message of kindness and hope.