12/25/2023
Today by far is the most difficult time of the year, for so many, there are some ambivalent feelings , we appreciate the birth of our Lord and Savior, but I’m hurting from the loss of a loved one. I’m glad that God gave us a Savior to take away the sins of the world, but I miss my mama , I’m glad that God is my strength in a time of need , But I miss my father , I know a child was born, but I don’t have mines anymore , how do I celebrate while In pain. I cannot pretend to have the answers, but what I can do is encourage you by looking at some spiritual truths . John 316, says, for God, so loved the world that whoever believes in him shall not perish, (come to an end, ), but have everlasting life . the life that John is talking about begins the moment you confess Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior , John, 11:25-26 says if you believe in Jesus Christ, the one we are celebrating today, even though you die, you should live . Jesus says I am the resurrection and the life.  my brothers and sisters one day, and no one knows the time or the hour that our Lord and Savior will return, and those who died before us who are in the grave , who body has never been found, Who are lost at Sea,  whoever believe in his name, will rise at the sound of the trumpet and come from there resting place. he goes on to say I tell you a mystery. not all we rest (die ) those who believe in Jesus Christ, who are alive, will be called up and there will be a great gathering of the believers.. this is the celebration for the season.. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, promises us a family reunion . Today no matter how difficult it is I am celebrating that God loved us so much that he gave us a bridge back into himself.. if there was no celebration, all would be condemned to eternal ternal darkness.. so today with great joy I say, merry Christmas, merry Christmas merry Christmas..