In this past Sunday's sermon, Pastor Martha spoke on the meaning of Christmas: it is a new birth. She said (paraphrased here):
I have nothing against "Father Christmas", but Jesus was not born in a shopping mall... What is the meaning of Christmas? It does not mean shopping. It does not mean to eat until you have indigestion. It does not mean to drink until you're drunk. It means a new birth.
It is a new birth that brings us hope, peace, and joy. It is a new birth that ushers in the kingdom of God, with Jesus eternally present as its reigning King. It is a new birth that calls God's people to live lives of righteousness, holiness, and joyful service to our King of Kings and Lord of lords.
Pastor Martha read Romans 6:1-14. Let us read it today as a reminder of the life we are privileged to live as beneficiaries of this new birth. The text can be found by clicking here.
Christ was born! Are you a beneficiary of this new birth?
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