“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9: 6
This Christmas I perceive we are to think of His rights beyond our wrongs. His righteous rule bears us up and atones for us. This is why we relate to others with much grace knowing but for the grace of God there too we go.
Christ our wonderful counsellor, granting us wisdom that transcends age, not letting us learn our ways but knowing in seeking His heart with a clear conscience we conform to the image of the mighty God. May the majesty of heaven and all that is holy care for us with divine mercy and grace.
Gifts are born, yet it’s nurtured into productiveness. In this season with the help of God and all good graces, may we find we grow into His likeness. Christ is our help and greatest comfort. In our exchanges may we remember it is the love of God revealed in the little things as a kind word, a loving reassurance, a cup of tea made with love, a heart choosing to hold no fault, a friend holding up a standard to see the worth in each human, a desire to not castigate or hold another in contempt, a tenacious decision to see the best in everyone you meet to the best of your ability, that in all adds up to all that’s purely sweet and gracious that the world wants a share of. In this time, don’t entertain the little fox that spoils the vine. Be swift to heal, be quick to build bridges. Shalom. Cheers.
God bless.
Evangelist Israel Okunwaye
