Dillon Community Church

Somewhere tonight, a candle burns in a cold room. Someone is wrapping their arms around themselves for warmth. Someone wishes that they had the comfort we often take for granted, like family, laughter, joy, and a safe place to rest. As Christmas lights begin to glow bright in our town and neighborhoods, it’s easy to overlook the blessings we enjoy. We should be grateful to God who provides good gifts and honor him.

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Somewhere there’s a heart that’s heavy. Somewhere a prayer is being whispered through tears, and somewhere someone is asking God for the very things we already have.

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This season reminds us that comfort doesn’t mean being complacent. The season is meant to make us compassionate towards those who have less. The Bible says, “To whom much is given, much will be required.” Our blessings should be invitations to pray, to give, and to help someone’s story with the love of Jesus.

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As we celebrate the birth and coming of our Savior, let us pause and ask: Who can I help, who can I bless, who can I pray for? There’s someone who has nothing and someone that God has not forgotten.

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Somewhere right now, hope is waiting to be delivered, maybe through us.

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We pray that the Lord will make us grateful, make us aware, and make us generous this Christmas season.

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Steve Miller
Elder