#shinenoel

Noel means “To be born” or “birth. It is an exclamation of Joy at the birth of Christ. We sing of this joy in the well-known Christmas song, Noel. The light of the world, given for us. In Luke 2:11 we read; “Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.“

Let us take a moment to think about Christmas in a child’s eyes. The child like faith that breads new hope, love in the purest form, untainted by sin. In the song, “Messiah” by Francesca Battistelli some of the lyrics sing; “All we longed for, all we needed, shining in a child’s eyes. Hope forever, death defeated because of this one holy night. Messiah, Messiah, a baby born to save us all”.

This past year my word has been, “gifts” as in 2 Cor 9:15 “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift”. Although 2020 has been difficult, there have been little gifts of hope shining through the darkest nights. As I sit here and write to you on December 24, 2020, I am tearful. Two years ago, on this very day, Dad was diagnosed with Cancer. Last year at this time my Dad was miraculously gifted with one more Christmas. This year Dad is celebrating with the savior himself.

As we celebrate Jesus’s birth, let us birth new hope in 2021. Take some time to find joy by rising, shining, and giving God the glory in Isaiah 60:1, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”  

I encourage you to worship the coming Messiah https://youtu.be/D14wX0K9XJQ