Merry Christmas!

While most people are busy preparing their Christmas fare or Noche Buena at this time, there are those who are not -- those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, or are sick, or are so poor they can't afford to put anything special on the table. 

Let's remember to reach out to them and help them in whatever way we can and include them in our prayers. Let's remind them of what God named the Lord Jesus when He came to earth by being born in a manger: Immanuel, which means God is with us! What a beautiful truth! God is with us! Through all our pains and suffering, the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth is on our side, and 
He said never will He leave us nor forsake us. 

(Thank you, Bible Verse Art for this photo)

Let us thank God today for His infinite love and kindness to humanity. He gave His one and only Son in His desire to save us from eternal condemnation because of our sins! Indeed there is no better proof that God loves us so very much. And because He loves us, He is always willing to help us in times of trouble and need. All we have to do is pray to Him and trust that He will answer. Let this be a reminder to those whose burden is so heavy they do not find a reason to celebrate the holidays.

Merry Christmas everyone and God bless us all.

Today's Word: Isaiah 7:14

Today, we celebrate one of most important occasions in the lives of Christians - the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. For me, Christmas and Resurrection Sunday are the two most important celebrations for these are the greatest proof of God's love to mankind. As I ponder on the birth of Jesus, I can't help but be in awe of the deep and everlasting love of God the Father - that He let His only Son to live on earth as a human being, to suffer and bear our sins so that we may be saved. Indeed, no other love could be greater than that! 

 I hope people would reflect on the message of Christmas and not get lost in the sea of merriment that the occasion brings. Nowadays, Christmas has become highly secularized and commercialized. People have put the emphasis on material things (gifts!) and holding and attending parties rather than on the true spiritual meaning of the celebration. 
May I suggest that we read Bible passages on the birth of Jesus and share this story with our children, who may think that the occasion is only about receiving and unwrapping presents and eating lots of festive, delicious food. As we wind down tonight, let us 
spend time reading God's word and then thank Him for His great blessing - the birth 
here on earth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

Merry Christmas!