Quote for the Day 07Dec2014

Any celebration or activity during this Christmas season that does not give glory to Jesus Christ is not pleasing to God. He wants us to use the season to worship Him. - Bayo Afolaranmi

O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

Dearly Beloved, O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him’” (Matthew 2:1-2 NIV). The Christmas season is here again! It was like yesterday that we celebrated the last one last year. Thanks be to God for sparing our lives to witness another season. While some people are indifferent to the season and its cause, many people would have started planning on how to utilize the season to their advantage. Unfortunately, most of these people will still commit the error of leaving the Reason for the season, Jesus Christ, out of the season. The season is to be used to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ by adoring Him in all way we can. The Magi from the east came to Jerusalem to worship the new born King. The concept of adoration of Jesus Christ the Lord during Christmas season, and even all seasons, might have prompted the writer of one of popular Christmas hymns, “O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL” (Adeste Fideles) who many people believed to be John Francis Wade (c. 1710-1786) to invite people to come and adore the Christ the Lord. Wade summoned all the faithful to come joyfully and triumphantly to behold the King of angels and adore Him. Wade used the hymn to describe who this new born King is: “True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal... Son of the Father, begotten, not created.” As the shepherds and the Magi came to adore the new born King, we also ought to come and adore Him. We should give all glory to Him now and forever. Amen. Any celebration or activity during this Christmas season that does not give glory to Jesus Christ is not pleasing to God. He wants us to use the season to worship Him. “O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.” In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).

Quote for the Day 06Dec2014

Knowing that heaven is our real home makes it easier to pass through the tough times here on earth. - Charles Spurgeon

Quote for the Day 05Dec2014

As you prepare to celebrate Christmas this season, do you have a place for Jesus Christ in your life? - Gold Anie

Quote for the Day 04Dec2014

No Christian, no matter the level of his spiritual attainment and maturity, is immune against troubles and tribulations. - Olufemi Babalola

Quote for the Day 03Dec2014

If you want to feel rich, just count all of the things you have that money can't buy. - Anonymous

Quote for the Day 02Dec2014

Praise is our enthusiastic expression of gratitude to God for reigning in glory forever. - Julie Ackerman Link