Luke 2:1-7
When it’s dark,
And the nights are long . . .
What do we hold onto?
When our souls ache,
And we can’t go on anymore . . . Where do we look?
When everything falls apart, And hope is nowhere to be found . . .
What fills our hearts?
Fear. Confusion. Despair.
Can we make room for Him?
Can we make room in our hearts for The One who created it?
He brings unfailing love. (Psalms 13:5)
Everlasting hope. (Romans 15:13)
Peace beyond understanding. (Phil. 4:7)
Do we believe in Him?
When it gets too much,
Can we hold onto His promises?
He’s holding onto you.
He will never leave you nor forsake you. (Isaiah 41:13)
He will strengthen you and lift you. (Isaiah 41:10)
He gives us rest for our weary souls. (Matt.11:28-30)
When it’s dark all around us,
Can we hear Him gently reminding us:
In Him, there is no darkness at all? (1 John 1:5)
When the pain seems never-ending,
Can we believe Him when He tells us: His love is everlasting? (Jeremiah 31:3)
When we can’t find our way, can we reach out for His hand?
He longs to grab yours and hold tight. (Psalm 139:10)
He promises to never let you go. (Deut. 31:8)
As His hand holds yours, can you feel His scar where a nail once pierced through?
He too knows. (Hebrews 4:15-16)
The pain.
The exhaustion.
The unanswered questions.
He knows.
Can we bring them all to Him?
He hears your breaking heart. (Psalm 34:18)
He catches each tear that falls. (Psalm 56:8)
He sees your burdens and invites you to give them to Him. (1 Pet. 5:7)
He longs to fill your heart with strength.
His strength. (Psalm 73:26)
His love. (1 John 4:7-8)
His peace. (John 14:27)
Will you make room for Him?
The doubts and fears in our minds are loud,
But His love is louder. (Psalm 103:11)
The path ahead is unfamiliar,
But the One who has overcome the world goes before you. (John 16:33)
He makes a way and invites you to join Him on it. (Isaiah 43:16-19)
Will you fix your eyes on Him? (Isaiah 26:3-4)
Will you hold onto His promises?
He is with you every step of the way. (Joshua 1:9)
Caroline Chaiban
EFCC Attender