“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” – John 15:4 (NKJV)
As we embrace the season of joy and love, we are reminded that Christmas is more than just a celebration; it is a powerful reflection of the truth that Jesus is at the heart of it all. We extend our warmest wishes to our valued customers and donors, who have journeyed with us throughout the year. Luke 2:11 reminds us “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.” In this humble birth in Bethlehem, we find the very essence of Christmas. Just as the shepherds were awestruck by the miracle, we too gather around the eternal truth that Jesus Christ is the focal point of our celebration.
John 3:16 declares that “God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son.” Our gathering, sharing, and love for one another is an echo of this divine gift and is a reflection of God’s love for us all. The Wise Men, guided by a star, presented gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn King. This reminds us that the true spirit of Christmas lies not in the extravagance of the gifts we give, but in the love and gratitude we express for the gift of Christ, who came to save us.
This season, let us remember that Jesus is the reason for our joy and the source of our hope. Let His love be the guiding star in our lives, leading us to acts of kindness and compassion, as highlighted in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of our journey and for your unwavering support. You remind us that the true meaning of Christmas is found in the love we share with one another.
May the love, peace, and joy of Christ fill your hearts and homes this Christmas and throughout the coming year. “For unto us, a child is born,” and through Him, we find light in the darkest of times.
Merry Christmas, and may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you always.
Psalm 27:8 My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”
And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” (NLT)
Commit to spending time in a heartfelt conversation with Jesus, deepening your relationship and connection with Him.
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (NKJV)
Immerse yourself in God’s Word to know Him better.
Matthew 6:33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (NLT)
Spend time in praise and worship. Offering up songs of thanksgiving and adoration. Linger in His presence. In His presence, we are transformed.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (NKJV)
Jesus offers us His peace. When we rest in Him, wrestling ceases. Leave room in your day, no matter how busy, to ‘rest’ and ‘be still’.
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