It’s the first Sunday in Advent, and our thoughts turn to Christmas.
Everyone wants to feel safe for Christmas. But different folks define safe differently. Some feel safe when surrounded by friends and family. Others feel safe with fewer folks and more personal space. A few feel safest home alone.
When Christ was born, the angels declared:
Luke 2:14 (NIV)
Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those
on whom his favor rests.
Peace. Favor. Not one word about safe.
Favor us, Lord, with perfect peace. We humbly ask for safety as well; but safe or not, we pray for peace, in Jesus’ name.
