25th December 2022 Christmas Day “Christmas is Always Outside”
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			David Barrow calls us in the Uniting Church to be the “salt of the Earth” and embody public, practical discipleship that challenges market-driven culture and builds communities rooted in justice, generosity, and hope.
Through community organising—churches, unions, and civic groups—he urges faithful, to strategic action that reflects Christ’s radical love and counters “empire” or market values, citing that the church must be “the conscience of the state”, engaging politically and prophetically in the world to protect creation and uphold justice for all.
			We hear some uncomfortable messages this week. Aaron built a golden calf when he replied to the demands of the people. When the church gets anxious, it creates golden calves. It looses celebration and festivity, trying to save itself. Paul encourages us to not be anxious but with prayer and thanksgiving make our requests known.
			A famous USA musician tried to cut through the noise of rush hour with his powerful music.
Do we ever expect anything
extraordinary in the ordinary?
Jesus showed in extraordinary ways
who he was by what he was doing.
			Scholars of non-violence, say it only takes 2% of the population to make a change in society. How we live our lives can bring out the best in our community.
			Being ready in many situations is very important. Each advent we hear the call to be ready.
Pause, reflect and identifying hazards in our spiritual life by taking moments of stillness.
Christmas is nigh so ‘make ready’ for what is to come!
			Life is about getting out of the harbour and going to ‘the other side’.
We need to not be afraid of what we encounter, prepare to have failures and step out with faith and trust.
The miracle is taking the first step, keeping our eyes on the goal and not being fearful of what may happen.
Have courage, Jesus is there with you.