As different and crazy as this year has been, God remains constant. His love for us is unchanging. In Genesis, He promised a redeemer to bridge the divide and make redemption possible. A Savior whose name is Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. A son named Jesus.
Sometimes, in the hustle and bustle of trying to make everything just right, in the middle of illness, loss, and suffering, in a world that seems upside down, we can lose sight of the reason God sent His son; we can lose sight of the truth that Jesus will return.
A Lessons and Carols Service is normally done in person with different readers and voices ringing out in joyful song but, like everything else, it is different this year. But, as you watch and listen to the service, don't focus on what's different or what's missing. Instead, focus on our Savior Jesus who came to ensure a better life for us all. A life with no covid or cancer, no grief or pain, no riots or struggles. Focus on the eternal life that we will share with each other in the presence of God.