Scripture: 1 John 1:9 - "But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong."

Message: It is the day before Christmas, and all is still chaos around the house: gifts to wrap, pies to bake, floors to sweep. It is the day before Christmas, and all is still chaos around the world: wars are waging, deceit and betrayal are in the hearts of men, life is hard. So, why then do we wait for the birth of the Christ child? Will tomorrow really be any better than today?

The birth of a baby in a manger two thousand years ago changed the perspective of the world. Yes, chaos still whirls around us, but because there is a Christmas morning, we know there is hope, there is redemption, there is forgiveness. We know that He came because His love for us can calm the seas and change the chaos into peace. Because He came, we can be cleansed of all wrong.

Rejoice, Jesus came for us. Merry Christmas one and all!

Prayer: Thank You, God of the Universe, for the greatest Gift of all. Thank You for sending Your Son into the world as a beacon of hope and love. Amen.