We celebrate Christmas because we celebrate Jesus
- the Light of the world that dispels the darkness of sin
- the strong and eloquent contrast to the darkness of those opposing Him
- who calls us to be His light in a world filled with sorrow and despair
We celebrate Christmas because we celebrate Jesus
Preethi Jacob is the author of the yearlong devotional At the Potter’s Wheel, Day by Day. Her journey includes teaching a Bible Study Fellowship class, teaching and leading the Sunday School ministry in her church, leading Bible studies, besides counselling young women. She serves on the Global Mission Team of the United Bible Societies and lives in Bangalore, India with her husband and two young adult children.
We are not to pass judgment on those suffering. It is not our place. We are called to mourn with those who mourn. How will you be a blessing to a friend who is suffering?
Trials could also be to test our earnestness. Or a way to bring to the fore sin which we are unwilling to turn over to the Lord. Trials could be because we have not yet fully understood the plan of salvation.
We can come to Him with our honest fears, our pain, and questions even. God understands and loves us still. He remembers that we are mere dust.
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