“Be still and know that I am God.” -
Psalm 46:10
“Behold a virgin
shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name
Emmanuel which means God with us.” -
Matthew 1:23
While in seminary, I discovered, was
challenged and inspired by the writings and life of a monk known simply as
Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection.
Brother Lawrence lived in the 1600s and impressed upon all followers of
Christ to “practice the presence of God”. I have spent my years of life since seeking
to follow his example of a living faith.
As we celebrate Christmas, the birthday of
our Messiah, the Son of God, who now lives forever with us, I want to remind us
all to “practice the presence of God”.
In all our days, may we let our thoughts drift often to remembering God
is with us – speak from your heart and with your lips acknowledging God’s awesome presence and God’s abiding
love. Seek to give thanks with every
breath and punctuate your prayers with repentance, God hears and knows and
cares.
Our God is present! That is the promise
of Christmas, dear friends. Jesus is our
Emmanuel and in the words of one of our much loved affirmations of faith:
“God
is with us, we are not alone, thanks be to God!”
With joy in the birth and the
resurrection of our Lord,
Pastor
Debra
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