WHAT IF?
This Christmas, what if… • Instead of grumbling about those who no longer say “Merry Christmas,” we demonstrated to them the reason for our joy? • Instead of looking at others through the lens of “us” and “them,” we remembered that we are ALL sinners in need of God’s grace? • Instead of complaining about the state of our nation/world, we took action by sharing more freely about the King of Nations, the Light of the World? • Instead of whining about the high price of goods, we thanked Jehovah Jireh, the Provider, for all He has given us? • Instead of living in fear, we chose to trust our Creator who came to earth to save us? • Instead of dwelling in despair, we determine to abide in Hope? • Instead of counting Christmas gifts under the tree (or lack thereof), we worshipped the Gift Giver, Jesus Christ, Messiah, the tiny baby in a manger who came to Earth to die on the cross, God in the flesh, Emmanuel, God With Us? But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for beho