During the Christmas season many of us get caught up in the busyness, partying and preparation for a great celebration. We look for the perfect gift, decorate our homes, plan lavish meals, and invite loved ones to the feast.

At this time, do we slow down and consider what we are preparing for and what our expectations are? Perhaps it is time to contemplate what our loving God has done for us and is offering us today?

For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV)

Our good God sent His only son in human form to be born of a virgin in a lowly stable. The hope of the world, Jesus, Emmanuel came and lived among us and demonstrated the Father’s love to us. He walked in humility, love, peace, mercy and power among us.

The great creator of the universe made us in His image. He gave us free will to either choose to live in relationship with Him or not.

My hope for you this Christmas, is that you see how good God is and how much He loves you and wants an intimate relationship with you. It’s surprisingly easy to welcome God into our life. We can come before God, repent (change our thinking and actions), ask for forgiveness and accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour.

To grow in our relationship with God we spend time reading the bible, praying, praising and worshipping Him. It’s also important to fellowship with other Christians, so we seek out and join a church. I can testify that nothing I have ever encountered compares with the loving embrace of God.

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References:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%209%3A6&version=NKJV

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