Today, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, in the Bethlehem manger.
Record numbers of people have come to St. Andrew's in the last week - and the story has been faithfully re-told for every one.
My favourite Old Testament promise about eh coming of Jesus comes from the prophet Isaiah, as he saw the deepening darkness and hopelessness of his own day.
Politically and economically, things were in a bad state in ancient Judah. Their northern neighbour, Israel, with whom they shared so much history, had led the way in leaving the path of God. In place of prudence and godliness there was profligacy and greed.
Does this remind you of anything?
The words which bring me great encouragement are
The words which bring me great encouragement are
'Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever. The land of Zebulun and Naphtali will be humbled, but there will be a time in the future when Galilee of the Gentiles, which lies along the road that runs between the Jordan and the sea, will be filled with glory.
The people who walk in darkness
will see a great light.
For those who live in a land of deep darkness,
a light will shine. (Isaiah 9.1-2)
May you know the peace and joy which this light brings. May our lives shine in our own day, so that others find hope!
Blessing,
Richard
will see a great light.
For those who live in a land of deep darkness,
a light will shine. (Isaiah 9.1-2)
May you know the peace and joy which this light brings. May our lives shine in our own day, so that others find hope!
Blessing,
Richard
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