Most of us will agree that December can be an exhausting as well as a joyous time of year. For me, Christmas is an added dimension to what is so far the busiest time of my life. The Lord has brought to my mind and allowed me to meditate on some special verses not usually associated with Christmas but which I need to hear. Maybe they will comfort you, too.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul... Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:1-3a, 6

When I begin to fret and fume about not having enough time to accomplish all that needs doing, the Lord quiets me with the assurance that He is the One directing my life. I will not lack any good thing. God knows what is best for me, both on the spiritual and the physical plain. I can rest quietly in the green pastures with Him. The nourishment of His word is both satisfying and fertile. I know He has gone before me to prepare this place of rest. No harm will come to me. He provides calm, clean, clear, refreshing water for me, the water of life, His Son Jesus. All the worldly concerns that pollute and harass my soul He removes. He restores me to my rightful place in Him.

I can go to this green pasture with its still waters anytime I please, but the best news of all is that I need never leave there!

All of us at Threads of Light wish you a beautiful Christmas as you remember God’s love in sending Jesus for our salvation. He wants you to have peace now and forever!