I finished my annual viewing of It’s a Wonderful Life this week. I noticed something that had escaped my notice previously. Angel Second Class Clarence is trying once again to earn his wings. Here is the dialogue as he receiver his assignment.

Senior Angel: A man down on Earth needs our help. 
Clarence: Splendid. Is he sick? 
Senior Angel: No, worse. He’s discouraged.

That really struck me. When you are sick you normally have a clear path to get better. You can rest, take medication, or have a medical procedure. When you are discouraged the path is often confused. Where can you turn for hope?

Christmas reminds us of the hope our world received in the most unlikely of places. Hope born in the most humble of circumstances. A King who gave up every privilege to make a path for us to God. Hope that is available to every single person who is willing to accept and receive it. C.S. Lewis wrote that “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God”. Treasure that in your heart when the Christmas activities are over. There is hope for you and me.

No matter your circumstances on this Christmas Day there is an eternal hope. I am so grateful for that gift today.

Merry Christmas.