It is often difficult to be in good mood these days. So many people died, get hurt or lost their homes due to human negligence, greed and corruption. Millions and millions continued to be exploited by the rich and powerful. The big bullies bully their neighbours, and even those far away,, with impunity. People with huge advantage in firepower bombard those with far less, claiming that their own security is threatened. Millions and millions continue to survive, barely, without water, electricity, and even basic education. While those making billions want to make even more.
Many of us, of course, live in relative security, stability, plenty, and even prosperity. We celebrate our holidays with food, drinks, gifts, and entertainment. Can we, however, truly be completely happy, knowing that so much sadness, suffering, and plain evil are around us? Even though they may be out of sight? And it appears that these are not going away. That there does not seem to be much that we can do about them?
Yet Christmas brings a message - that there is still hope. That there is a way out. That someone is in charge. That even in the deepest despair there is hope. That with God’s help, we can transcend all these and soar high and free.
Without hope, life can be unbearable. I am grateful that we have Christmas. Buy we also know we are not supposed to wait for things to happen. That we have an obligation to respond to the message of Christmas.
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