Advent Reflections

Advent Reflection | Monday, December 14

Today’s A Weary World Rejoices story comes from Max Seeland:

During the past year has anxiety been an emotion anyone has experienced? Does going back to a normal everyday routine sound good? I would venture a guess it would be agreeable to most of us. 

But what if the normal included no clean water to drink or no food to eat? Sadly, that is the normal for millions of people throughout the world. 

Opportunities abound at Good Shepherd to help address these local and global problems. Although these ministries may look a little different with social distancing, mask wearing and group sizes, they are still very much alive, needed and appreciated. Specifically, the food pantry garden, Team World Vision and Feed my Starving Children have kept me involved throughout this difficult time.   

The writer of 1 John 3:17-18 reminds us: “Now, suppose a person has enough to live on and notices another believer in need. How can God’s love be in that person if he doesn’t bother to help the other believer? Dear children, we must show love through actions that are sincere, not through empty words.” 

We have all been out of our comfort zone the past few months, but what about the people that live that every day of their lives. 

I pray that we are up for the challenge to give hope and help create a more “normal” lifestyle for the many people in need. 

1 John 3:17-18 

Now, suppose a person has enough to live on and notices another believer in need. How can God’s love be in that person if he doesn’t bother to help the other believer? Dear children, we must show love through actions that are sincere, not through empty words.

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