Christmas Message as Sea Cadet London Area Chaplain
The birth of Jesus is a celebration you can join with in so many different ways. For many of us it means beautiful worship, profound reflection on the good news of Peace and Goodwill to all people that the angels announced. For the Christian Christmas is a renewal of our faith in the love and care of God. Christmas is not just about directly religious observance. It also means visiting family and friends; volunteering to help the needy; having some blessed time off. It is a time when many have lots to eat and drink, presents to give and receive, decorations and lights to enjoy. You can join in whatever your faith and whatever you might think about the child born in the manger. The world honours power and strength, fame, charisma, success and wealth. Christmas is about none of those things. Jesus was a baby, and that is his power. Just as when a baby reaches out with a tiny hand, grips our finger and holds us with the power of trusting weakness, so the Christ Child draws us