Longing for Fellowship :: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Almighty God, your son willingly endured suffering, agony, and shame of the cross for our redemption. Grant us courage to take up our cross daily and stay in fellowship with him wherever He leads, through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Brothers and sisters in Christ, I don’t know if you have checked the calendar lately, but today is January 2, in the year of our Lord 2022. You know what that means? It means today is the Ninth Day of Christmas in a Happy New Year. That’s right! It’s still Christmas. The season isn’t over. It’s still supposed to be ... the most wonderful time of the year, with the kids jingle-belling and everyone telling you: Be of good cheer . It’s still supposed to be ... the hap-happiest season of all , w ith those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings when friends come to call. At least that’s what the world has been trying to convince us of everyday now for more than...