Merry Christmas!

It's the most wonderful time, of the year....

I love Christmas because of Jesus. Its not because of the presents, or the shopping, or even the time with family. I love my time with my family, but the real reason that we celebrate Christmas is to commemorate the arrival of the Messiah to live on the earth and redeem His people. The Old Testament prophets foretold his coming, Isaiah proclaimed his miraculous birth, the Wise Men saw his star, shepherd's witnessed an angel proclaiming his arrival, and Mary & Joseph welcomed their son, God's son, our Saviour to be Immanuel, God with us.

Thank you Jesus for coming to earth and identifying with us in every way.

Thank you Jesus for healing us, saving us, redeeming us, and giving your life for us.

Jesus didn't only come for the Christians of the world, but for all mankind. He is our Hope! 

If you don't know the Hope that Jesus brings, I pray that you will be like the wise men and seek him and the shepherds who worshipped him. If you seek him you will find him, and if you find him, your life will never be the same! He is the Messiah and longs for you to spend eternity with him.

Merry Christmas to you all! May the Hope of Jesus fill every part of your life this year.

With many blessings for the Christmas season,
Shannon

PS:  Here's a link to my online Christmas e-news.