A Christmas Message
December 20, 2009
| Dear Friends,
"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:10). My hope for us all this Christmas is that these words spoken by the angel to the Shepherds "living out in the fields nearby" would have the same impact on us as it had on them 2000 years ago! As they heard this declaration announcing the "good news" of Christ's birth and consequent presence in the world, they immediately resolved to "go...and see this thing that has happened" (v. 15). Today we are reminded through this passage that Christ has been born "for all the people." This is news that is to have a Global impact on humanity. There is no one beyond the reach of God's love expressed through the person of Christ Jesus. At the same time, we are also reminded that we are not to feel lost in a sea of humanity. The words, "a Saviour has been born to you" remind us that in the midst of the masses, God visits us personally with his Grace and Mercy longing to fill our hearts with his love, peace, and joy. My prayer for us all here at St. Margaret's is that we would be resolved to, once again, seek the miracle of Christ in all his fullness this Season in order that we might enjoy his presence in abundant measure! Beth, Matthew, Nathan and I would like to extend to you all our best wishes for a Christmas full of God's richest blessings and that you would carry that blessing throughout 2010! Blessings & Merry Christmas,
A Christmas Message
December 27, 2009
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