As we celebrate Christmas, let us remind ourselves of the true meaning of the season. We find the wonderful meaning of Christmas summarised in John 3:16:
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
The Christmas season centres on the coming of a Saviour who would bring hope and light to a sinful, dark and perishing world. He deserves all the honour and glory for coming to earth to rescue men and women from sin and death. He is the One who was born to die on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin. The angel declared to the shepherds, “Today in the town of David a SAVIOUR has been born to you.” Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world and all who turn to Him can experience forgiveness, cleansing and transformation. He alone offers eternal life. I encourage you to keep Christ at the centre of your Christmas.
As we celebrate this joyful season, we are ever mindful of those we know who are journeying with serious illness at this time and / or struggling with life-changing decisions. Let us uphold these people before the throne of grace, confident in the promises of God, and believing that there is nothing that can separate us from His love and gracious presence.
My wife and family join me in wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas and blessed New Year. I trust that you will enter the new year confident in the faithful and unfailing love of God. If the Christ of Christmas is our Saviour and Lord, we can rest secure in His loving arms and know His grace that is always sufficient for our needs.
