| Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “A fresh start in a new year” Our Bible verse for today: “My soul praises the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Luke 1:46 (CSB) Our thought for today: “May your soul be revived this Christmas” Today is Christmas Eve. I love Christmas Eve, maybe even more than Christmas day. There’s just something about Christmas Eve that exudes warmth, love, and anticipation. At our church we have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 5:00. The families of the church gather in the sanctuary that is beautifully decorated and softly lit with candles burning. It is dark and cold outside but warm and snug inside. We sing songs about the birth of the Christ child, there is a short Christmas message, then we sing “Silent Night” as we each hold up our burning candles. Then all the families go off to their homes to enjoy a meal together and an evening of family activities. In our family Christmas Eve was always special. After coming home from church, we would light a fire in the fireplace, we had a meal together, and then we would each open a single gift. We would save all the other gifts for Christmas morning. Both Christmas Eve and Christmas day are special times in the life of a Christian. The celebration of Christmas, if properly observed, can serve to lift-up and revive our souls. In Luke 1:46 (above), shortly after Mary received the news from the angel that she was to give birth to the Savior, she sang a beautiful song of praise to God. That song is part of the Christmas story and it should describe the impact that Christmas has on us as well. If you would like to listen to a Christmas sermon about celebrating Christmas at a deeper level and in a manner that will truly revive your soul, I encourage you to go to the Oak Hill Baptist Church YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville. And select the sermon for December 22, 2024. My family and I wish you and yours a holy and blessed Christmas celebration. God bless, Pastor Jim (If you like what you are reading in these daily devotionals, and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00, in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville |
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