THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 29, 2023 Luke 4:18-19 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” When I use the words, the work of Christmas, what do you think of? Maybe you think the work of Christmas is all the preparations and the energy that you put into trying to create the perfect Christmas experience for your family and your friends. Perhaps the work of Christmas for you is finding the perfect Christmas tree, or centerpiece for the Christmas dinner table. The work of Christmas might be untangling the tree lights, for you. Is the work of Christmas for you, the search for that perfect gift for your wife, husband, son, daughter, or mom and dad. For some, the work of Christmas maybe maintaining a joyful and expectant spirit in a season of grief, sorrow, sadness and an emptiness of hear