The new COVID-19 vaccines provide hope for millions of Americans and others around the world, saving people from suffering and death. Hope is a good thing, especially for anything that will help bring this pandemic to an end. The UK Prime Minister went so far as to say the vaccine is the ‘salvation for humanity.’ Isn’t that a bold statement?
No doubt we’re hard-wired for hope and salvation. But during this Christmas season, our hope and desire for salvation will be misplaced if we lose sight of the eternal hope and salvation that come through Jesus Christ – Immanuel – God with us – the heart of Christmas. This is hope and salvation that goes far beyond a pandemic, stretching all the way into eternity.
If we want real hope – lasting hope – salvation hope, we should turn to Christ. He wants to give us hope and salvation that cannot be matched here on earth. This is the best news of all!
Merry Christmas!
Steve O'Neil
