It’s not just adults that seek the truth, so do our children. I find that especially teenagers who are finding themselves and where they feel they belong in the world are also wanting to know more about God.
People want the truth and I believe we are in search for it. As Christians, we believe truth originates from God alone. God's word is the revelation of the truth, and Jesus is the physical representation of truth.
But we cannot know the truth if we don't know how to spend time in the word and with Jesus. We all can read the Bible as it is a great source of strength when we feel challenged, depressed, or confused.
If you have a mobile phone, which most people do, you can download the BIBLE app and it is there for easy ready access whenever you feel the need or part of your daily reflection and guidance.
As a Christian community, we all can help and encourage each other, especially the younger generations, including young families to know God’s love and most importantly to set a foundation for their children.
It’s very important to belong to a Christian hub, like a church hub, and as people of faith, we all connect back to the hub. It connects young and all to a stronger faithful community.
God loves everyone no matter what.
God doesn’t discriminate and this is a strong message from God:
“No matter what you have done, no matter what you will do, God will always love you. He loves you even if you’re the biggest sinner that ever walked the face of the earth. He loves you when you’re depressed and you inflict self-hurt on yourself, he loves you when you’re angry all the time, he loves for whatever sexual orientation you choose.
“There is absolutely nothing you could ever do that would make God stop loving you. Let’s tell everyone, spread the word, and affirm God’s love for them again and again.”
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love” (1 John 4:8).
God’s words are powerful. If we hate anyone, we have alienated the One who is defined by love … God himself.
When Christians yell, scream, point, and damn, they are nothing like God. When Jesus said, “For God so loved the world,” He didn’t quantify or qualify. He loved the world and everyone in it. He loved anyone and everyone — because God is the essence of love. He came to bring the best of the best to the worst of the worst.
Dear friends, the celebration of the “Birth of Jesus Christ”, is the reason and the season of Christmas, we celebrate on Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.
We may know the story of Mary and Joseph giving birth to a baby in a manger. The birth of Jesus Christ, God’s only son, is the greatest gift that God has ever given, and sometimes we may take that for granted.
Christmas is now celebrated by people around the world, whether they are Christians or not. It’s a time when family and friends come together. People, and especially children, also like Christmas as it’s a time when you give and receive presents!
We wish that this Christmas will leave you with the most special memories to cherish.
“Wishing you a perfect Merry Christmas. May God shower you with new opportunities and lots of blessings.”
“With the festive season of Christmas, we pray for your success and joy.”
Fr John Paul Pasala,
St Augustine’s Kyabram
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