Malachi is not the first prophet to point out that God’s people were not following God’s plan for them. Malachi is reminding people that there is a Saviour coming and people will have to repent. Pastor Gary Kennedy points out that we, like they are called to repentance. If not for Emmanuel, we all would still be in bondage. He then goes on to recommend that as we decorate our homes and send or receive cards, we use each ornament or light as a reminder to thank God for our blessings. And with each card we address or receive, to pray for the sender or the receiver. This will add so much more to our celebration of the birth of our Saviour, our Emmanuel.