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Jesus, the Bread of Life, invites us to come to Him and never hunger or thirst again. In Him, we find what our souls have always longed for—salvation, purpose, and eternal life. As we prepare for the celebration of His birth, let’s remember that He came to fill the emptiness in our hearts with His eternal goodness.
We are called to love as Jesus loves us, but how do we live that out? How do we truly show love to our neighbors, to one another, and even to our enemies? Jesus demonstrated His love by giving everything—laying down His very life so we could find life in Him. That’s the heart of love: sacrificial, selfless, and life-giving.
As believers, sharing our faith can sometimes feel challenging. There are many reasons why we hesitate, but at its heart, sharing our faith is simply about telling our story—what life was like before Christ came into the picture, and how it’s changed as we’ve embraced God’s design and purpose. It’s really that straightforward, yet we often make it more complicated than it needs to be.
Believers are known by many beautiful names: the Body of Christ, Friends of God, His Workmanship—all expressions of God’s purpose and love for us. Yet, there’s one word that captures the heart of our community: The Church. It’s a sanctuary for those seeking healing and a place to gather in life’s joy, sharing in celebration with one another.
For our health, we’re encouraged to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid thirst. In the same way, God offers us a deeper refreshment, reminding us that we’re connected to the One who provides living water, so we never thirst again.
As believers, how do we know how to live righteous lives? It’s by walking in step with the Holy Spirit, who gently guides us in following the teachings of Jesus. With His help, we are led in the right direction, drawing closer to the life God has called us to live.
Baptism is a beautiful, outward expression of the deep, inner commitment we make to follow Christ. Through water baptism, we symbolically unite ourselves with Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection, declaring that we are choosing to live in Him. It’s a powerful act of faith where believers embrace the life-changing presence of Christ in their hearts and lives.
Wouldn't it be great if we just had a direct way to hear from God and He'd give us a manual to live by? The good news is, that's exactly what the Bible is. It's the very Word of God. He inspired it, He desired it to be used as it lights up our path to walk in this world.
We’re called to be Disciples making disciples and that means following in the footsteps of Jesus. But what if we’re not sure how Jesus would handle certain situations? We just have to turn to His word to find out how to go through these circumstances with the love and grace of God.
Sharing and revisiting our stories of how Jesus is at work in our lives draws us closer to Him each time we connect with others through our testimony of redemption. These stories have the power to lead someone else to experience the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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