Advent Reflection: 8th December - Don Stephens

Every day this Advent we will be sharing reflections from Christian authors. Today's is by Don Stephens.

All of Us

Many wonderful volunteers work together to provide the free surgical care offered onboard our hospital ship. A crew member explains:

“How many people does it take to make Arnaud’s bowed legs straight and strong? The answer: translators, family members, hospital supply workers, cleaning staff, nurses, doctors, and many more. And, as we celebrate Christmas on the Africa Mercy, a lilting melody spreads over the dock. Patients and crew hold their flickering candles high, singing, ‘O Holy night, the stars are brightly shining.’ Christmas reminds us that we really are meant to hold our small flames up—creating a beautiful mosaic of compassion and mercy.”

Yes, it really does take all of us to make a difference! Join with others to show mercy during this Christmas season.

“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Listen carefully, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and she will call His name Immanuel (God with us).” (Isaiah 7:14 AMP)

“The great challenge left to us is to cut through all the glitz and glam of the season that has grown increasingly secular and commercial, and be reminded of the beauty of the One who is Christmas.” (Bill Crowder)

Ships of Mercy by Don Stephens: Ships of Mercy tells the riveting true story of Mercy Ships, the astonishing fleet of hospital ships that sail the globe, bringing dramatic change to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in the most impoverished and disease-stricken corners of the world. Ships of Mercy is a page-turner of the highest quality, an inspiring testimony both to the essence of the human spirit and God's amazing providence.

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