Ouch! We don't want to hear that. Especially not in this current time of unrest, crisis, political mess, and ungodliness.
I suspect many are not even sure whether they still have oil in their lamps. I meet people who are tired, weary, worried, anxious, down... just waiting for better times.
Well, there is no better time than Christmas time when we celebrate (no matter the circumstances) the birth of Jesus, the light of the world! He came to shine His light and to pass the oil (the Holy Spirit) on to us. He said: You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
Wow, like a city on a hilltop... I love that idea. No matter how hard the enemy is trying to dim the light of Jesus, he will NOT succeed. That should encourage us, that should stir up our faith. We are blessed to be the light and to have the light. |Jesus said:
Marja: As usual, your thoughts are right on the spot. I wish you and yours a Blessed Christmas. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cecelia, wishing you a blessed Christmas time with your family!
DeleteMay our lights shine bright, and our oil reserves last, that we might shine the light of Jesus to others in this season and for years beyond.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Marja!
Amen to that! Thank you Marhta. May your Christmas be merry and bright!
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