Letters From Elder T.

Merry Christmas!

In a few weeks we will celebrate the day appointed to honor the birth of Jesus Christ. Many would argue that Jesus wasn’t born on December 25th. That’s fine. Let’s just agree that He was born, and because of that truth, we are here to testify of His life. He is too wonderful to be ignored... Too powerful to be underestimated...He’s too holy to be replaced by a man or an idol. He is all that Isaiah said He would be, in Isaiah 9:6-7 (KJV):

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.  7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.”

Isaiah looked forward to the coming of this glorious day. Today, members of the body of Christ can rejoice because that child in the manger became a man. He introduced the world to His unseen kingdom, inviting all to become a part of it. Those of us who have accepted His teachings, received Him as our personal Savior. Not only that, we have been given His Holy Spirit.  What awesome gifts!  So, let’s celebrate our risen King. He’s not a baby anymore. He’s the King of Kings, who reigns forevermore! Happy Birthday, Lord Jesus!