This text of 1 Corinthians 13 on love, is quite often used at weddings, because it explores the word “love”. However, this love is from God, it’s pure, it expects nothing in return, it is not envious, it seeks the well-being of the other party. Only God’s love can accomplish all these things!
The Apostle Paul explains to us that each of us counts and is part of Jesus’ body-the Church. It was God who composed the Body! Hence, there is a reason for which God made each of us. He assigned each one of us for a task. May He guide and strengthen us so we can do our share!
There is a large piece of granite by the north entrance to our building. Isaiah 43:1 is carved in that stone. It also is my confirmation verse. I can’t tell you how often I have run home to that verse, assigned to me by the pastor who confirmed me. I think of it several times a day. It’s comforting. It gives me courage.
The Apostle Paul uses the term “economist” of God’s grace to describe himself. He is a steward of God’s grace. This is also a function of every Christian. We are to be God’s lamplighters in a world darkened by sin, immorality and conflict. With God’s Word we can do it!
Christ’s birth does not only make a difference at the time of our death. Christians change here and now how they live their lives. Life on earth and life in heaven are effected by Christ’s birth!
From ancient times the Lord predicted in detail the birth in human form of his son the Messiah. Yet, despite the fulfillment of all of these, some are still skeptic.