In the Presence of Christmas – Dec 3 Simple Messages. There was a time when Christmas cards were among the first bearers of the message that Christmas was drawing
near. With beautiful pictures and simple verses they filled “physical” mailboxes with wishes of hope, joy, and peace. Whether physical or electronic, Christmas “cards” still share that same simple message that was given to the shepherds so long ago. Their words remind us that the One who is Life itself promised “peace” to earth, and then delivered that “peace” in the form of a newborn babe. Take a moment to think of Christmas cards you’ve sent or received over the years. Ponder God’s words to us that night when angels filled the skies over Bethlehem, and rest in the presence of Word of Life. “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.” 1 John 1:1 NIV