Praise God!
Christmas season is here with us as we come to the end of the year.

What is your Joy This Christmas?
Christmas is a time when we are reminded to embrace the spirit of kindness, generosity, peace, warm relationship, joy and Love.
Birth of Christ which we celebrate during Christmas, ushered in Salvation, transformation, new life, freedom, re-birth (John3:16).

The Joy of Christmas is:

• Humbleness- Jesus as a Son of God, to be born in a manger was a sign of humbleness because God would have provided an environment befitting a King. The manger was accessible to all including the shepherds. There is too much arrogance in the world and humbleness is lacking. Pride of trust in us cuts off contact with God. LET'S HUMBLE OURSELVES BEFORE GOD THIS CHRISTMAS.
• Awareness- Mary and Joseph were aware what they were going through as they had been made aware by an Angel. Are we aware of what Christmas is all about? Do we create that awareness to others? Shepherds were made aware of the good news and at once they left their flock to go and see Jesus and when they had seen him, they spread the word over the hills and everywhere. ( Luke 2: 8-20)
• Awake- Shepherds were awake and guarding their sheep when the Angel brought them the Good News. We need to be awake and alert in order to receive and embrace the Christmas meaning.
• Giving- God out of his mercy gave us His only Begotten Son, Jesus. (John3:16). The Wise Men from East came following the Star to see Jesus. They gave their time and precious gifts and bowed down and worshiped him. For Christmas to have a meaning we need to give our hearts, our precious moments, and our valuables to God.....Surrender all for Jesus to be Emmanuel in our lives.
• Hope- (Isaiah 9:6-7) for to us a Savior is born ( Luke 2: 11) and given to us, a wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace and the Government (Heavenly Kingdom ) is on his shoulders.
• Rejoice in the Lord always, rejoice in the Lord this Christmas, Be gentle, do not be anxious about anything, and pray that God's Peace be with you this Christmas. (Philippians 4:4-9)
• Peace be with you this Christmas and Happy New Year.

Rev Michael Ngeru