Morning Star (2) Blue Christmas Survival Guide

What is your Christmas colour?

• Blue Christmas is a day in the Advent season marking the longest night of the year.
• Some churches would hold a special church service that honours people who have lost loved ones and are experiencing grief.
• While Christmas is joyful for many people, Christmas can be BLUE for some people.
• We are stuck in a world with pain and suffering, which seems to have no end.
• Where do we find hope and courage to face the dark moments in life? 

Reality Check from Romans 8

• Pain is Real
  • God’s Creation (8:22)
  • God’s People (8:23)

• Pain does not have the final word
  • Present sufferings vs future glory (8:18)
  • Freedom from bondage → Freedom of God’s glory (8:21)

• In the midst of pain, you are not forgotten.   
  • Holy Spirit prays for you (8:26-27)
  • God is eager to complete His Promise (8:28-30) 

Do the next Right Thing

• Make Room for a Miracle