Focused on the God of Peace and Hope

As we celebrate this Christmas season, we must never forget the love God has shown us. Instead of focusing on God and the love and sacrifice He has given, our society has tried to take Christ out of the story. Instead of focusing on Christ and the reason for His birth, they focus on Santa, reindeer, snow men, elves, etc. Some have even taken Christ’s name out of the holiday by calling it “X-mas” day.

During this Christmas season, as we celebrate the joy, excitement and great news of the birth of Christ, let’s not forgot that it’s not just about Christ’s birth, but about the reason he became one of us. For all the joy and excitement of our Savior’s birth, His death and resurrection has given us the greatest gift of all, eternal life.

John 3:16 tells us

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal

life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the

world, but to save the world through Him”.

Our prayer for everyone this Christmas season is that we commit ourselves to living a life that better aligns with God’s will and that with His help, we may become better witnesses and better servants for Him.

Romans 15:13

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust

in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the

Holy Spirit.”