Christmas is around the corner

I remembered when I was in school, one bunch of us would buy lots of Christmas card for one another, without really understood the real meaning of Christmas. Besides that, everywhere would be filled with Christmas atmosphere - Christmas songs in the shopping mall, Christmas tree, snowman, Santa Claus, etc.

Generally, this is the season where people will spend money to buy presents for one another. Also, groups of family and friends will plan where to celebrate and where to feast.

However, the greatest meaning of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Then, what is so significant about that? If I were to write the whole story from the Bible, I would not have enough space in this blog.

Therefore, I would like to make a summary of it in a simpler form. The birth of Jesus Christ is so significant as it then leads to the crucifixion of Jesus and then the resurrection of Jesus Christ which marks the beginning of reconciliation of mankind to God. He is the light to our darkness.

Some people's respond may be'what-so-big-deal-about-that?'. Well, it is okay, as I felt that as well last time when I didn't know Jesus Christ personally. To sum it all, God is love. All that God did, is doing, and will do is because God loves us.

We are born to be God's children, to know God and to have intimate relationship with God. However, human's sin due to disobedience and stubbornness had separated us from God.

There is only one plan, that is to send Jesus Christ to die of behalf of us to bring to death the sin that is in us. We are who sinful are not able to do that. Only Jesus who is sinless can do that. Well, still many people will not be able to truly appreciate the deed that Jesus Christ had done for us. This is due to the limited human understanding and knowledge.

Now as I think back, I am thankful that God's wisdom and thought are higher than ours. God does not need to wait until we understand only then He sends Jesus to die for us to reconcile us back to God. If He did wait until we understand, I think I will forever miss the chance to have personal relationship with Jesus.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He send His
only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die for us, that whoever that believes in
Him will not perish but have everlasting life.

Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

During the birth of Jesus, angel appeared and said this "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace to men on whom His favor rests."

It is due to love that the Saviour Jesus came to save us (to bring us back to the relationship with Him). It is peace that God wants to give us.

Jesus is born to die - to accomplish a mission - to save us back to Him, so that in Him, we found true love and true peace.

Is there a sensation in your heart that you want to experience this?

I had gone through that feeling and I finally accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour. Not only that, this wonderful relationship has grown to the stage that I know Jesus is my personal best friend too. I will never regret of having Jesus in my life.

Jesus is with me and will never leave me. Often, the world is full of uncertainties, but by holding Jesus' hands, I am convinced He is leading me to certainties.

I love His promise to everyone...
Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

You can enjoy the same thing too =) Come and join us to celebrate Christmas together!

Venue: Kuala Lumpur International Hotel (KLIH)

Date: 24th December 2008

Time: 8:30p.m.