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Christmas You're Not Alone

"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" - which means, "God with us." Matthew 1:23

School was out and 10-year-old Charlie was thrilled to be out of London celebrating Christmas in the country. Driving along the winding roads with his Mum he was captivated by the snowy winter landscape. But suddenly the snow got heavy, the visibility turned bad and the car slid out of control ending up in a ditch. Charlie tried to push while his mother pressed the accelerator, but it was no use. They left the car and walked down the road where they knocked on the door of a little house and asked for help. Flustered, the lady invited them in to use the phone and warm up while she made tea and biscuits.

'What's so special about that?' you're asking. 'Just another everyday event, right?' No. At least not to the woman who opened the door that day; she has already told the story hundreds of times. And can you blame her? It's not everyday the Queen of England, and Charles, Prince of Wales turn up on your doorstep!

On a winter's night over 2,000 years ago the Prince of Peace knocked on our door - and it was no accident. The Bible says it 'happened to fulfill the Lord's message...he will be called Immanuel...God is with us.' Christmas can be a lonely time if you have lost your job, your family or your sense of hope. And the joy of others can be a painful reminder of what you have lost. But you are not alone. You may feel lonely, but you are not alone - God is with you. He really is! Believe that, and have a blessed Christmas!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, in you I find my peace, my comfort, my assurance that I am not alone. Thank you for always being there for me and for coming to rescue me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen