Emmauel

What is Advent without hearing or using the title, Emmanuel, "God with us"? As we come to the end of the first week of Advent, let's take a moment to reflect on God's presence with us at all times...He gives his it freely and without limit. "Without cost you have received" (Mt 9:8).  It is this gift which should pre-occupy us these days as the antidote to all the violence and problems presented daily by the media. Reflecting on, relishing the nearness of God, his kindness, loving care, his love and peace strengthen us to hear the "bad news" and take it in stride.  Our foundation stone is this God, who is present with all of us at all times.  He is the one who turns what appears to be atrocity into blessing.  We need to learn to see with God's eyes, and only by spending time with him can we do so.   And from this encounter, we in turn can give that strength, peace and love to others.  "Without cost you are to give."  (Mt 9:8).  Emmanuel is the One who makes that possible.
Bro. Rene