A WORD IN PASSING - December 2024
"Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you" Luke 2:11
Christmas time is the time for us to celebrate and give thanks for the coming into this world of He who is God's greatest and most perfect gift. It's a celebration and thanksgiving for the entry into human history of the God who came as man to restore God's image in us. An image defiled by our disobedience and turning away from God.
It's the celebration of a wonder far beyond our full understanding, and yet the celebration of a wonder in which all are invited to share. That we can so do is because God Himself invites each one of us to receive His gift of forgiveness, reconciliation and eternal life, the gift He offers us in Jesus. Jesus, the Word made flesh, who died for our sin, taking upon Himself the punishment we deserve and winning for us peace with God.
Jesus, the greatest and most perfect gift from the God who has given us His best with the giving of His Son. Jesus, who personifies and who alone can bring us divine forgiveness, reconciliation, and life everlasting. Jesus, the gift too good to reject or ignore. Jesus, the gift we all need and without without Who Christmas and life itself loses its true meaning. Jesus, the Saviour born for you?
Graham Pulham
A Prayer of Commitment
Lord Jesus, thank you for dying for me and making it possible for me to come into a living relationship
with you. Thank you for your promise that whoever comes to you you will never turn away. Forgive me I
pray for things done in the past that have not been acceptable to you. Fill me now with your Holy Spirit
whose indwelling presence enables me to live the life you now call me to. And so, Lord Jesus, may I know
in my deepest being that I am totally accepted by God and that all the promises you have won for those who trust in you as their Saviour and Lord are now mine.
Thank you Lord. Amen
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