Coronavirus has upended all our lives, perhaps making 2020 a year many of us would rather forget. A year of darkness, a year of countless trials and tribulations including global panic and uncertainty. People have died, businesses have gone under, young people’s education has suffered, public worship and social gatherings have been restricted even forbidden at times. I could go on but I am sure I don’t need to. It might seem as if there is less hope in the world than ever there was.
Now more than ever we need hope in our lives, in our
hearts. Last week I put this question to a few people, off the top of your head
and without too much thought what do you hope for in 2021? Triumph over COVID-19
was a popular answer. With the recent rollout of the vaccination programme,
this must be a real possibility. Hugs, get to 2022, a holiday were some of the
other replies. Again, maybe a real possibility especially if the vaccination
programme is successful.
In less than a week’s time, we celebrate the birth of Christ. A poor helpless babe who came into the world bringing a message of light and hope. As Christians, we know that not only did Jesus come to bring hope, He is our sure and certain hope for the future even through a global Pandemic.
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