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