The Hope of Christmas

By Pastor Scott Holloway

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:10,11

For so many of us, Christmas is a time to gather as a family and make memories together. While we wish that things could remain the same, we know that with the passage of time change inevitably comes. Our children grow up, start families of their own and begin to establish their own Christmas traditions. As well, due to age or illness others family members pass away, and we must learn how to celebrate Christmas without them.

One of the many blessings of the Christmas story is that Jesus Christ came down to this earth to be the Saviour of all mankind, to give us the blessed hope that though we may be parted from loved ones for a time, we can know that one day, all that have trusted in Christ as Saviour will gather together again in His presence in Heaven, never to part again. In that day there will be no more death, sorrow, crying or pain; knowing Christ, and knowing that day will come because of His sacrifice for us, gives us both comfort and hope in the present.

On behalf of Redemption Baptist Church, I wish you all a Merry Christmas.