Psalm 46 and Luke 2:19.

Advent draws to a close this Sunday and we are at the doorstep of Christmas! For many, it has been a full, busy, energetic time of the year. Expectations run high at every age and festive feelings abound!

Both Kedron and Lock’s Memorial have wonderful worship in store this Sunday with many voices to be heard in Word and song. And then on to Christmas Eve and more Word and song and Candle Lighting as the last night before Christmas Day concludes.

At some point read Psalm 46 and Luke 2:19 to help get a balance between excited rejoicing and a calm peace in your life. In the midst of both fighting enemies of the day and the turmoil of the age the Psalmist says, “Be still…..” For us today we might read “focus and pay attention.” It helps to pause and quietly reflect on the “who, what and where” of Christmas! And in Luke 2:19 Mary pauses and remembers what all the angels and shepherds appearing around her is all about! She probably just sat in awe of everything that was happening.

Let’s all hope to find those moments of peace, calm, and thoughtfulness over the next few days. Pray and wait….. for the moments to appear! Sit and ponder. Be still and know……

Merry Christmas!

Pastor Barry