December 24, 2025

Even Now? At Christmas?

even now

on this holiest of all our days

anguish, pain and terror assail

even now

at this time of our Glorious Hope

sorrow, fear and despair assault

even now

regardless His blessed gift of Life

darkness constant stalks our joy

and yet

even now

confronted by our astounding hate

His overwhelming Love consoles

The news is depressing today, hate, pain, death and anguish are far to present, are far too near.

“A mass stabbing in Taipei, Taiwan, leaves four people dead, including the perpetrator.”

“Bangladeshi activist Osman Hadi is assassinated, triggering violent protests and arson.”

“Filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, are found stabbed to death in their home.”

And I think “This? Even now? At Christmas?”

And then I remember, our pain is the full reason for His coming.

And I am comforted. For He has come!