1 John 5: 1-5
1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his command. 3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is Son of God.
During the Christmas season it is not uncommon to see signs proclaiming “Believe” but in this case it refers to Santa Claus! This scripture serves to remind us that Advent is a time to believe! Belief in God the father and also his son- Jesus Christ. For most of us, if we grew up in the church, we sometimes take our faith for granted . Advent season is a good time to pause and reflect on where we are and what we represent. How are we doing at showing love to God’s children, obeying his commands and worshiping his creation? The secular Christmas rush can cloud our thoughts and actions. However, I hope this scripture serves to remind all of us of the eternal gift of grace that Jesus represents on Christmas morning and the promise of eternal life that awaits each of us as we prepare for that house not made with hands but eternal to the heavens! May it always be so!
Prayer: Father help us this day to remember amidst all of the “noise” of this Holiday Season that the true gift we receive is not purchased but given in a act of true love and may we open our hearts to serving your Kingdom here on earth. Amen
Marv Jones
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