In Luke 1: 68-79, we learn that God is sending a mighty savior from the royal line of David. This will be someone to save us, to guide us to the path of peace. This means so much to the Christian. It has so many ramifications. I wonder if we as Christians really do understand how encompassing this really is. Yes, we are to receive a messiah who will be here as promised. But, what does it all mean to the average Christian?
God has sent his son to die for our sins that we may have everlasting life. What does that mean? We know that when we die, the body is no longer needed. It is either buried or cremated. Where do we go? The Christian believes that the spirit goes to be with God. But what about those left behind? Should we just "suck it up" and go on because we know our loved one is with God? I cannot believe that God intends us to do that. We grieve and mourn for our loved one. God walks beside us during this process. Life is different for those left behind. He will lead us to do our best with gratitude in spite of the different times. We must give God a chance by listening. We must be still to listen. We must learn that people who are hurt or angry hurt others. He will be patient with us as we go through the process.
He will guide us if we only permit Him to do so. To me, the answer is Faith.
Christmas is the time of year of great joy. It should be. But for some , it is difficult to be joyful. We must have faith that God will lead us through to the JOY. He gave us His son who will die on the cross. He certainly knows grief and will lead us through it.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly farther,
Give us the patience to be open to hear you as you walk with us through the steps needed to be with our loved ones and You. Amen
Carolee Brown
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