An infinite source of nourishment
There is no need to buy ‘heaven’ as it is a gift, and we only need to accept it by faith.
Regrettably, Christ’s gift of salvation more often lies in the deep recesses of our consciousness amid the revelries inspired by materialism. Rather than celebrating the journey to the manger and His death on the cross, pretentious parties take center stage in Christmas celebrations veering us away from the real essence of the yuletide season – the gift of salvation.
While accepting salvation is a cause for celebration, let us remember that the child Jesus was not laid in a manger by accident. Farmers ensure that their mangers are always well-supplied with fodder so the animals would never go hungry. With Jesus lying on the hay, we can always go to the manger for spiritual food. He has always been and will always be an infinite storehouse for spiritual nourishment.
Our present dispensation may be a turbulent journey– a world with chaos, hunger, injustice, hatred, and all other manifestations of human frailties. As long as we do not lose our faith, these challenges will not destroy us; instead, they will fortify us and intensify our yearning for eternal happiness.
On Christmas eve, let us not be envious of others’ material abundance because we have already received the greatest gift on earth. And God’s grace is sufficient, and His power is made perfect in weakness.
Merry Christmas!