Finally, Christmas is here and whether expectations are met or not, it’s a wrap.
Looking outside this morning, the trees are glistening with hoar frost but there’s a warmth in the air that has nothing to do with the weather. Even though our home will be quiet through Christmas this year without the company of family and grandchildren, the love, peace and joy of the season is evident.
So long ago, a baby was born in a manger, the Saviour of the World. Jesus came to earth as a human born in a stable and was first revealed to lowly shepherds who were keeping their flocks by night. As well, three Kings of the Orient saw the star overhead where the baby Jesus lay and brought their lavish gifts to give. How symbolic that both the lowly and the affluent acknowledged the newborn Christ. He came as a gift to man but his work as the Saviour was not accomplished for a few decades until his death and resurrection as the mediation between God and man. We are just humans with human frailties, weaknesses and we sometimes do not exhibit the best within us, but God knows and that is why He made the decision to not hold man accountable for his sins but sent his only Begotten Son as the sacrifice for them, that through Him we have the forgiveness of sins and an eternal home in heaven, all that is required is to believe.
My hope is that in this season of love, peace and joy, each of you will find greater meaning in what this season really means and the hope that it brings to mankind. In this day and age, God knows we really need to have something good to put our hope to and I want to let you know that if you put your hope in the Saviour of the World, you will not be disappointed. I know, I acknowledged Jesus as my Saviour many years ago and even though I am not perfect and do lots wrong, He is still with me guiding me along life’s pathway, forgiving me for my erring’s and giving me hope for a future.
Merry Christmas to One and All! Only Believe!
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