Dear Friends and Loved Ones,
This time of the year is usually a time to be with family, go shopping, and caroling. It’s a time when many of us honor our Christmas tradition of attending a Christmas Eve church service.
This year, due to COVID-19, many – if not all, of these special activities will be hampered or even canceled. How could God take away the specialness of this Holy Season – the birth of Jesus?
During this challenging holiday time, many of us are lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, and we may doubt our faith. “Is there really a Messiah?” we question. “Is it Jesus?” “Am I truly a believer in Jesus Christ, my savior?” These dark thoughts may even prevent us from celebrating the critical importance of the true meaning of Christmas!
Jesus – the Messiah, was sent to save mankind. How sad for those who may give up on him, doubting hope for today and eternity.
John the Baptist is an important person in the Bible. He played a key role in the Christian religion. To summarize: He was the forerunner to Jesus. John and Jesus were cousins. John loved Jesus! With reluctance, he baptized Jesus, because he felt unworthy to baptize The Messiah. God’s mission for John was very specific; to baptize people if they repent their sins
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John explain the life of John the Baptist including his imprisonment and ultimate beheading. While in prison, he was confused and began to doubt Jesus. He thought; Why am I in prison if I am a forerunner to Jesus? He had to be convinced by the disciples that Jesus was – indeed, The Messiah! They had witnessed many miracles performed by Jesus and he told them to share this great news with John. (Read Luke 7 20-23)
John’s circumstances caused his doubt. The same can be true for you and me, especially when things aren’t going our way. This is a normal process for struggling human beings.
Doubt has happened to me several times in my life. Recently, I had major surgery and I expected it to go well without any complications. That didn’t happen! I’m fine now, but during my hospital stay doubt hovered over me. My prayers were constant, yet I was scared and uncertain about my healing and recovery.
Life happens in God’s time and in his way. Our job is to never stop believing and to pray about everything that matters to us. He will hear and answer our prayers – even if the answer is not what we expected. He will provide hope, peace, love and joy.
My prayer during this Holy Christmas Season is that you’ll talk to Jesus. He will listen to your prayers.
My love to you and your family during Christmastime.
Merry Christmas!
David
Thank you Dr. Wolf, we need a good reminder of what this life and season are about! Pray you are doing well.
Love and Smiles,
Beth
Beth, I can always count on you for reading my message and responding. I hope all is well with you. Merry Christmas!
Amen. Best wishes to you and your family.
Our Savior, Jesus is the answer. Blessings for Faith, Hope, Love and Joy at
at this time. May it carry forth into the New Year.
John
Dear John, so nice to hear from you. We all miss you. So many memories. Merry Christmas to you and Jan.
As always very inspiring. I have always admired you and who you are as a very special person. Everyone is having a hard time now with Covid and our divided government and the hateful rhetoric coming from our President. Hope good will prosper over evil. Happy Holidays. Love to you and your family!
Carol, So nice to hear from you. I hope all is well and you are Safe. Merry Christmas!!
Great message and thanks for the encouraging words. May GOD Richly Bless You and Your Family throughout this Holiday Season and in The New Year. Your Christian Witness is such a Blessing to All of Us.
Thank you for your special words. I appreciate you reading my message. Merry Christmas!!
Happy Holidays Dr.Wolf, to you and your family!
Dear Andrea, Thank you for reading my message. So many memories! Merry Christmas!!
Dear Dr. Wolf. Craig and I are happy you are home and recovering from your surgery..I hope you felt our prayers on your behalf. Thank you for your honesty about doubt. I think we probably all go through that during our struggles. God bless you and Anita during Christmas and in the coming New Year. You inspire us very much!
Dear Patty and Craig, Thank you for taking time to read my message. Also, thank you for your prayers during my recovery. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Dr. Wolf for your encouraging words, as always. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Dear Kathy, Thank you for your Christmas wishes. I hope you are Safe. Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much for your encouraging words. that was something I needed to hear. May God keep richly Blessing you and your family.
Dear Dolores, Thank you so much for reading and responding to my Christmas message. I am glad my words were encouraging for you. Merry Christmas!
Dr. Wolf. Thank you for your message. Jesus Christ is our hope and our answer. I pray you are doing well. I thank you for delivering my two grandsons. I thank you for being my dr. You have always been such a kind man. Always keep your faith and never doubt our Lord. I wish you and Anita a Merry Christmas. Love Madlyn
Madlyn, Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you. Merry Christmas!
Dear David,
Thank you for your inspiring words. Missing our family Chtistmases. Love to you, Anita and family.
Love and prayers,
Claudia Rosen
Claudia, So glad to hear from you. I hope you are healthy and Safe. So many memories and I agree with you it would be nice to see everyone again. Merry Christmas!
Thank you for your much needed message. I can relate very strongly. These times are very difficult to understand yet I feel what’s happening is what the Bible forewarns is about.
It helps knowing we’re not alone in our bouts of doubt. May the good Lord keep you in great health and also heal our land in Jesus name, Amen 🙏❤️
Jill, Thank you for reading my message. I appreciate your special words. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Dr. Wolf for your message of hope and faith.I miss you and pray that you and your family are doing well. Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family!
Julie, so glad to hear from you. I hope you are Safe. I miss seeing you in the office. Merry Christmas!