Christmas message

Each December, we have the choice opportunity to reflect in awe upon the birth, the life, and the selfless service of the glorious Christ, the beloved Savior of us all. Nothing could ever persuade me NOT to celebrate our Father's most glorious gift: our Elder Brother, Our Redeemer, our constant, compassionate Friend. In celebrating the miracle of Christ's life, we honor our Father in Heaven. We sing hosannas to the most high God, expressing our immense gratitude to Him for the incredible gift of His Son. Any gift we freely give is in similitude of that sacred gift.
President Gordon B. Hinckley said of the Christ: "I believe in Him as the Firstborn of the Father and the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. I believe in Him as an individual, separate and distinct from His Father… I believe that in His mortal life He was the one perfect man to walk the earth. I believe that in His words are to be found that light and truth which, if observed, would save the world… I believe that through His atoning sacrifice, the offering of His life on Calvary's hill, He expiated the sins of mankind, relieving us from the burden of sin if we will forsake evil and follow Him. I believe in the reality and power of His resurrection. None so great has ever walked the earth. None other has made a comparable sacrifice or granted a comparable blessing. He is the Savior and Redeemer of the world. I believe in Him. I declare His divinity without equivocation or compromise. I love Him. I speak His name in reverence and wonder. I worship Him as I worship His Father, in spirit and in truth. I thank Him and kneel before His wounded feet and hands and side, amazed at the love He offers me." I echo every word of that sweet testimony.
Spencer W. Kimball reminded us that "Christ is our pattern, our guide, our prototype…" Our highest priority should be to emulate Him. Since the Christ offered kindness, dare we do less? Every word we speak, every step we take, every thought in our hearts should reflect our attempts to be like Him, who was perfect in every regard. Jesus Christ offered us, in humility and purity, the incalculably precious gift of His selfless and loving atonement.
At Christmas time, may we offer to Him our broken hearts, our contrite spirits, and our deep desire to follow in His pure and lovely footsteps! Merry Christmas, and may peace abide.
Each December, we have the choice opportunity to reflect in awe upon the birth, the life, and the selfless service of the glorious Christ, the beloved Savior of us all. Nothing could ever persuade me NOT to celebrate our Father's most glorious gift: our Elder Brother, Our Redeemer, our constant, compassionate Friend. In celebrating the miracle of Christ's life, we honor our Father in Heaven. We sing hosannas to the most high God, expressing our immense gratitude to Him for the incredible gift of His Son. Any gift we freely give is in similitude of that sacred gift.
President Gordon B. Hinckley said of the Christ: "I believe in Him as the Firstborn of the Father and the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. I believe in Him as an individual, separate and distinct from His Father… I believe that in His mortal life He was the one perfect man to walk the earth. I believe that in His words are to be found that light and truth which, if observed, would save the world… I believe that through His atoning sacrifice, the offering of His life on Calvary's hill, He expiated the sins of mankind, relieving us from the burden of sin if we will forsake evil and follow Him. I believe in the reality and power of His resurrection. None so great has ever walked the earth. None other has made a comparable sacrifice or granted a comparable blessing. He is the Savior and Redeemer of the world. I believe in Him. I declare His divinity without equivocation or compromise. I love Him. I speak His name in reverence and wonder. I worship Him as I worship His Father, in spirit and in truth. I thank Him and kneel before His wounded feet and hands and side, amazed at the love He offers me." I echo every word of that sweet testimony.
Spencer W. Kimball reminded us that "Christ is our pattern, our guide, our prototype…" Our highest priority should be to emulate Him. Since the Christ offered kindness, dare we do less? Every word we speak, every step we take, every thought in our hearts should reflect our attempts to be like Him, who was perfect in every regard. Jesus Christ offered us, in humility and purity, the incalculably precious gift of His selfless and loving atonement.
At Christmas time, may we offer to Him our broken hearts, our contrite spirits, and our deep desire to follow in His pure and lovely footsteps! Merry Christmas, and may peace abide.
Each December, we have the choice opportunity to reflect in awe upon the birth, the life, and the selfless service of the glorious Christ, the beloved Savior of us all. Nothing could ever persuade me NOT to celebrate our Father's most glorious gift: our Elder Brother, Our Redeemer, our constant, compassionate Friend. In celebrating the miracle of Christ's life, we honor our Father in Heaven. We sing hosannas to the most high God, expressing our immense gratitude to Him for the incredible gift of His Son. Any gift we freely give is in similitude of that sacred gift.
President Gordon B. Hinckley said of the Christ: "I believe in Him as the Firstborn of the Father and the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. I believe in Him as an individual, separate and distinct from His Father… I believe that in His mortal life He was the one perfect man to walk the earth. I believe that in His words are to be found that light and truth which, if observed, would save the world… I believe that through His atoning sacrifice, the offering of His life on Calvary's hill, He expiated the sins of mankind, relieving us from the burden of sin if we will forsake evil and follow Him. I believe in the reality and power of His resurrection. None so great has ever walked the earth. None other has made a comparable sacrifice or granted a comparable blessing. He is the Savior and Redeemer of the world. I believe in Him. I declare His divinity without equivocation or compromise. I love Him. I speak His name in reverence and wonder. I worship Him as I worship His Father, in spirit and in truth. I thank Him and kneel before His wounded feet and hands and side, amazed at the love He offers me." I echo every word of that sweet testimony.
Spencer W. Kimball reminded us that "Christ is our pattern, our guide, our prototype…" Our highest priority should be to emulate Him. Since the Christ offered kindness, dare we do less? Every word we speak, every step we take, every thought in our hearts should reflect our attempts to be like Him, who was perfect in every regard. Jesus Christ offered us, in humility and purity, the incalculably precious gift of His selfless and loving atonement.
At Christmas time, may we offer to Him our broken hearts, our contrite spirits, and our deep desire to follow in His pure and lovely footsteps! Merry Christmas, and may peace abide.