DO YOU NEED REASSURANCE
IN THIS SEASON?

I know that many of you are going through storms right now, and God reassures many ways. And the holiday season is upon us.  This season of the year brings many memories and past Christmas times with family.  It is to be a time of joy and celebration.

There are carols in the air; the lights are on the trees and in the stores.  But I know there are some who will spend this season without their mates for the first time.  Hearts will be heavy with memories and grief.  This season, for you, will indeed be a time of storm.  Some of you will even fear the holiday season because of the pain. 

However,  God is always sending us signs of His love and care.  When the Apostle Paul was preaching in Greece, he became very discouraged.  But he was reassured when his friend, Titus, brought the good news that the Christians in Corinth were holding on to their faith (2 Corinthians 7:5-7).

David found reassurance when he remembered watching a sparrow build a nest in the altar of the Tabernacle.  That memory enabled him to keep going and make the vale of tears a valley of blessing (Psalm 84:1-7).

We are reminded that God knows our names.  The prophet Isaiah reminded the people of Israel that God knew them personally, and it holds true for us also.  “But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, fear not for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.” Isaiah 43:1

And Jesus is our Good Shepherd, and He calls all of His sheep by name.  “But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.  To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.  And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, they know his voice.”  John 10:2-4

Yes, I understand that there may be times when you walk into a room and expect your loved one to be there, or you may expect them to walk in at any moment.  But God brings such peace and reassurance at those times.  And may you always cherish their memories and the years together.  Some of you have spent many years together.  But cherish those memories with family at this Christmas time.  And some of you are seniors, and you can be reassured that someday you will be with your loved one again in that lovely place where there will be no parting forever, forever with the Lord.

And we are reminded that God is in command of this world, and nothing is too small for Him to provide.  He is always demonstrating His tender care for His children, and we never need to doubt His love for us.

In this Christmas season, we are reminded of God’s gift to us, His Precious Son coming to earth to bring us salvation and eternal life with Him.  So have a blessed Christmas season as you gather with family and friends.

Blessings,

Pastor Sharon Besler