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Why the giving of gifts? Why all this fuss?
I think it's a powerful reminder that there is an ultimate giver and and ultimate gift, and we are aching to have him. Well, that's how I feel when I see the tacky Christmas decorations all around me. It makes me want to look for something more... (I for one can understand why artist Giorgio Sadotti decided to decorate the Tate Brittian's christmass tree with... nothing.)
Anyway, we have someone more. The Gift. Jesus Christ.
Luke 2:12 "You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger."
This baby is The Gift because he is God who became man. He is a better gift than the Hadron Collider that promises to recreate the first moment everything came into being - he is the Creator that brought everything into being.
Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, it is nearly unthinkable for us that the Creator comes to his creation as a jewish baby born in a stable... Help us to see in that your undeniable love for us, that you were willing to loose everything and humble yourself in order to get us. Amen
Notice:
Only 3 days to go before our 6 pm Carols by Candlelight event on the 12th of December at the Hilton Hotel in Rotherhithe Street. Spread the word.
Regards
Kruger de Kock
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Why the giving of gifts? Why all this fuss?
I think it's a powerful reminder that there is an ultimate giver and and ultimate gift, and we are aching to have him. Well, that's how I feel when I see the tacky Christmas decorations all around me. It makes me want to look for something more... (I for one can understand why artist Giorgio Sadotti decided to decorate the Tate Brittian's christmass tree with... nothing.)
Anyway, we have someone more. The Gift. Jesus Christ.
Luke 2:12 "You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger."
This baby is The Gift because he is God who became man. He is a better gift than the Hadron Collider that promises to recreate the first moment everything came into being - he is the Creator that brought everything into being.
Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, it is nearly unthinkable for us that the Creator comes to his creation as a jewish baby born in a stable... Help us to see in that your undeniable love for us, that you were willing to loose everything and humble yourself in order to get us. Amen
Notice:
Only 3 days to go before our 6 pm Carols by Candlelight event on the 12th of December at the Hilton Hotel in Rotherhithe Street. Spread the word.
Regards
Kruger de Kock
You are receiving these emails because you have visited or supported Canada Water Church or Surrey Docks Church, London.
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If you do not want to receive these messages anymore, just reply with 'unsubscribe please' in the subject line.
City Life London is now a registered charity in England and Wales (1138684).
Bank Details: City Life London
Sort Code: 40-03-16 (HSBC)
Account Number: 31668404
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