PB Devotional

For someone who has lost their job, this is not the most wonderful time of the year, because so much emphasis is placed on a “Merry Christmas” being a materialistic one.
There are also those who have lost loved ones. Things that once made them happy at this time of year now make them sad. Those things that once brought happiness are now things that bring sadness, because they evoke memories of times spent. Therefore, Christmas becomes a difficult time for some.

There are many who are in need of encouragement at this time of year. They don’t need a Christmas present; they need His Christmas presence. They need to be reminded of what this season is all about. It is not about things. It is not about presents.
These things have their place, but we need to remember the essential message of Christmas, which is Emmanuel, God is with us. And for the hurting person, the lonely person, the sorrowing person, this is the time of year to bring the gift of encouragement to them and say, “The message of Christmas is: God will be with you. God will help you. God will strengthen you.”

Now is a great opportunity for you to bring encouragement to someone who is struggling. Who needs your encouragement today?

Merry Christmas CLWOC