Hang in there!

Hang in there!

We are coming to the end of the year. It is usually holiday time, with a lot of shopping and travel to families and friends. It’s also a time when people reflect on what happened during the year.

To some, the year might have felt fulfilled; sadly, for others, that is not the case. While some enjoy reunions and family celebrations, others dread this season. There is nowhere to go or family to talk to. Some have lost every member of their family, are sick, in prison, in wartime and are dying, and some don’t know where their relatives are. The streets are deserted; they eat their dinners alone, buy their own gifts, and mail them to themselves, for those who have the money. They hear laughter from the neighbouring houses and are readying themselves for the stories in the first week back at work.

The elderly who are victims of this type of situation are in regret, the young are crying in hopelessness, disappointment, let down, abandoned and distressed by what goes on in their heads.

In some villages and towns, the kids watch the wealthy lavish the food they wish they could have a plate of. The feeling of inequality widens. Whatever the reason for any sadness or unfulfillment, hang in there! It is the end of a worn-out year, and a new beginning is at the door.

Most celebrations this season are empty because the Chief Celebrant is not invited. If people celebrate once a year, what should be celebrated daily. Then they are scratching the surface and are nowhere near the main deal.

Now look at it this way, the real celebration is knowing why you are celebrating. There are immutable truths that cannot be changed, so our concern should be to get it right, and everything shall fall into place.

Then,

If the celebration about Jesus, who shall save His people from sin, Matthew 1:21 Hang in there! Salvation has come to your house, Luke 19:9.

If it is about the Prince of Peace, Isaiah 9:6. Hang in there! Peace be unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, John 14:27 .

If it is about Emmanuel, which, being interpreted, is God with us, Matthew 1:23 .Hang in there! You are not alone; God’s presence shall go with you, and He will give thee rest, Exodus 33:14.  

If it is about the Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, Isaiah 9:6. Hang in there! You have your back covered. The Lord is round about you, Psalm 125:2.

If it is about the increase of his government and peace, to which there shall be no end, Isaiah 9:7 . Hang in there! You have not failed, but a massive open door is before you, John 10:9.

If it is about the LORD who is anointed to preach good tidings unto the meek, Isaiah 61:1. Hang in there! You shall inherit the earth, Matthew 5:5.

If it is about He who binds up the brokenhearted, Isaiah 61:1. Hang in there! You are healed, Psalm 147:3.

If it is about He who proclaims liberty to the captives, Isaiah 61:1. Hang in there! You shall be free indeed, John 8:36.

If it is about He who opens the prison to them that are bound, Isaiah 61:1 Hang in there! Your binds shall be loosed, Acts 16:26.

If it is about He who comforts all that mourn, Isaiah 61:2. Hang in there! He will not leave you comfortless. He will come to you, John 14:18.

If it is about He who gives unto us beauty for ashes, Isaiah 61:3. Hang in there! He is beautiful for all situations, Psalm 48:2.

If it is about He who gives oil of joy for mourning, Isaiah 61:3. Hang in there! He turns mourning into dancing, Psalm 30:11.

If it is about He who gives the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, Isaiah 61:3. Hang in there! He puts off sackcloth and replaces it with gladness, Psalm 30:11.

If it is about He who calls us trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, Isaiah 61:3. Hang in there! You shall be planted by the rivers of water, and bring fruit this season. You shall not wither, and whatsoever you do shall prosper, Psalm 1:3.

If it is about He who built the old wastes, raised the former desolations, and repaired the waste cities, Isaiah 61:4. Hang in there! The glory of your latter house shall be greater than that of the former, Haggai 2:9.

 There is hope. It is not over. Celebrating Christ, Yeshua HamaShiach, is an everyday event. As long as you have your breath, He will come through for you.

Reference Scriptures are from the King James Version