“But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation.” My God will hear me. Micah 7:7

It’s Christmas Eve Day! A day I look forward to… even more than Christmas Day! That may sound weird, but recalling my growing up years, it has always been that way. The word that describes the feeling and excitement inside me is ‘Anticipation.’ Coming home from shopping, and dinner out last night, I realized that after today, it’s over!

I had my last minute list on my phone, and like Santa, I was checking it twice. Stores close early today and will not be open tomorrow. So If I don’t get the things I need for Christmas celebrations with family and friends, I won’t get them at all. Readiness, planning, figuring, timing, effort and energy all go into the list making… until tonight!

Tonight is our Church’s annual ‘Candlelight Christmas Eve Service.’ It is the highlight of Christmas Worship. Lot’s of planning and effort have gone into it over decades, having been started by my dad. It taps into the anticipation of God toward man and the world. And it PROVES what is most important to most people. Will they show up?

To me, Christmas isn’t Christmas without Christmas Eve. Anticipation is really just another word for ‘Faith’ as proved by ‘Works.’ I believe the most important subject of the Universe is ‘Jesus Christ.’ Therefore, physically worshiping Jesus Christ in His Church on the celebrated Eve of His birth is the literally THE most inspiring work I can do!

Tonight, we will meet at our Church at 6:30pm. I invite as many people as possible to come and join The Church in hearing His story. Especially people who do not know Him. In the candlelight and quiet, it is AWESOME to hear from The Coming King Himself. What will YOU be doing with Jesus tonight? How important is He… really?