Holiness

Holiness
The Love of Jesus
Christmas is almost here. This is the birthday of our Lord Jesus. It’ s time to celebrate His birth once again. However, for many people Christmas is a time of hustle and bustle, shopping malls, exhaustion and huge VISA bills. Not only this, it’s a time when family members gather together often from far away to cook and clean and visit. This in itself often causes much stress and anxiety, due to the sometimes strained relationships that exist in certain families. It’ s also a time where those who have lost loved ones or have broken relationships and divided families reflect on their failures and spend much time in sorrow and grief.
Where is Jesus in this? This is supposed to be a day and a season of great celebration and joy. After all, this is the day Jesus, God the Father’ s gift to the world, was born. This gift was given so that we could be reunited with our Heavenly Father in Heaven through Jesus’ death and resurrection. So, if you want to enter in to this Christmas rejoicing and full of peace, take the time to prepare. Don’t wake up Christmas morning scrambling to remember Jesus in the midst of all the chaos. Spend time now in prayer and meditation on the birth of our Savior. Also, at Christmas time, remember Jesus together with your loved ones. Perhaps you could read the Christmas story from the Bible. Or, take turns sharing the blessings the Lord has given you this past year. Offer some of your gifts to the poor. This could be time, money or material possessions.
May you truly be the light of the world this Christmas season. Shine your light, even in the difficult moments. Let others, especially those near to you, see Christ through your actions and words. God bless you, and have a very merry Christmas.