Christmas Caroling Season

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.”… a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:10-14) 

We are entering the season of caroling – a season of singing God’s praise from home to home – proclaiming that Jesus Christ came to save mankind. I am always excited about caroling because we are following the example of the angelic hosts. They were the first “caroling team” to proclaim the birth of Christ with songs of praise to the shepherds. As we follow this great tradition, let us be encouraged by Romans 10:15 – As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” So let us go out with joy and a clear message of hope and salvation. 

I also encourage all of us to go forth with faith and prayer, trusting our visits will sow seeds of the gospel in the hearts of many. Pray also for a faith-filled spiritual atmosphere in your caroling. Let us believe that our visits will be the “kairos moment” (God’s opportune time) for many to be saved! I recalled many testimonies of families believing in Christ through our caroling visits. Many of these families are now happily worshipping and serving the Lord in church. Let us also invite them to our Christmas events, especially Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. 

 Faith Verse 
Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, 
and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it. 
(Mark 16:20) 

Bishop John 
Rector