..."though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
- from Phillippians 2 (emphasis mine)
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As we celebrate Christmas this year, let us rejoice in the birth of our Saviour and his coming, so many years ago, to our rescue. Let us rest in the peace that comes when we realize that he is as present with us today, thru the Holy Spirit, as he was to the shepards on that night.
Mostly, let us look now to Easter and to the cross, because as wonderful as Christmas is...it is the Easter celebration which should remain the unclouded focus of our faith. Jesus came into this world for a purpose. Let us not forget that purpose as we rejoice in his coming.
Merry Christmas
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