I am offering the Christmas Day worship service at my church. It won’t be a large group, maybe just two or three, but that will be enough. Jesus tells us that when two or three are gather in his name, he is with us.
Why will people come? There responses might include:
I believe people will also come because of what we have in common, which the angel told the shepherds: ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all people; to you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.’
Why will people come? There responses might include:
- I don’t want to be alone.
- I want to be with friends whom I love and trust.
- I want to be in a safe place.
- I would be all alone if I stayed home.
- There is too much chaos going on at home. I want peace and quiet for a few moments.
- I would be lonely if I stayed home.
- My usual plans didn’t materialize.
- The plans I hoped for didn’t work out.
- I have happy memories of past Christmases but this one is different, and being at church is a good ‘different’ plan.
- I always find God in church.
- My church friends give me peace.
I believe people will also come because of what we have in common, which the angel told the shepherds: ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all people; to you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.’
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