Pastor’s Point
December, 2025
The Light Has Come!
Good morning, New Beginnings family! Have you ever been in complete darkness and suddenly someone turns
on a light? Maybe you've experienced a power outage at night, fumbling around in the blackness, and then -
click - the electricity comes back on. That moment when light pierces the darkness is absolutely breathtaking,
isn't it? But imagine something even more amazing. Imagine if that light wasn't just illuminating your room, but
illuminating your entire life. Imagine if that light wasn't just temporary electricity, but the eternal presence of
God Himself. That's exactly what we're celebrating this Christmas season - the moment when the Light of the
world stepped into our darkness.
Turn to John chapter 1, verses 4 and 5. The apostle John writes these incredible words: "In him was life, and that
life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." Saints,
do you realize what John is telling us here? He's revealing the most astounding miracle in human history! When
Jesus was born in that humble stable in Bethlehem, it wasn't just another baby entering the world. This was God
Himself - the Creator of the universe - choosing to come near to us. Think about this for a moment. The God
who spoke galaxies into existence, who commands the stars and holds the oceans in His hands, could have
remained in His heavenly glory. He could have stayed distant, untouchable, unreachable. But instead, He chose
to wrap Himself in human flesh and dwell among us. The word John uses for "life" here is "zoe" - not just
biological life, but the very essence of divine life itself. And that divine life became light - not just any light, but
THE light that illuminates every person who comes into the world. When Jesus came, He brought the very
presence of God into our world. Christmas isn't just about a sweet baby in a manger. Christmas is about
"Emmanuel" - God with us! The infinite God made Himself finite. The invisible God made Himself visible. The
untouchable God made Himself touchable. What an incredible miracle!
But here's what makes this even more amazing - this isn't just ancient history. This light, this presence of God, is
with us today! When we receive Christ, we receive His presence in our lives. Do you know what this means for
you personally? It means that right now, in this very moment, you are not alone. Whether you're facing
uncertainty about the future, dealing with health challenges, struggling in relationships, or feeling overwhelmed
by life's demands - the Light of the world is with you. His presence changes everything! When Jesus is with us,
our darkest moments are not truly dark because His light is there. Our loneliest times are not truly lonely
because He is there. Our most fearful moments are not truly hopeless because the One who conquered death
itself is walking beside us. This Christmas, as you see the twinkling lights on trees and houses, let them remind
you of this beautiful truth: the Light of Christ is not seasonal - it's eternal. He doesn't just visit us at Christmas
and then leave. He comes to stay. He comes to make His home in our hearts.
Church family, as we celebrate this Christmas season, I want to invite you to do something. Take a moment
right now to simply marvel at this incredible gift. The God of the universe chose to be with you. He chose to be
your light in the darkness. He chose to make His presence known in your life. Let that truth fill you with
wonder today. Let it fill you with joy. Let it fill you with amazement at the miracle of Christmas - that the Light
has come, the Light is here, and the Light will never leave us. The darkness has not overcome it, and it never
will. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift - Jesus Christ, the Light of the world, Emmanuel, God with us!
Blessings!
December, 2025
The Light Has Come!
Good morning, New Beginnings family! Have you ever been in complete darkness and suddenly someone turns
on a light? Maybe you've experienced a power outage at night, fumbling around in the blackness, and then -
click - the electricity comes back on. That moment when light pierces the darkness is absolutely breathtaking,
isn't it? But imagine something even more amazing. Imagine if that light wasn't just illuminating your room, but
illuminating your entire life. Imagine if that light wasn't just temporary electricity, but the eternal presence of
God Himself. That's exactly what we're celebrating this Christmas season - the moment when the Light of the
world stepped into our darkness.
Turn to John chapter 1, verses 4 and 5. The apostle John writes these incredible words: "In him was life, and that
life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." Saints,
do you realize what John is telling us here? He's revealing the most astounding miracle in human history! When
Jesus was born in that humble stable in Bethlehem, it wasn't just another baby entering the world. This was God
Himself - the Creator of the universe - choosing to come near to us. Think about this for a moment. The God
who spoke galaxies into existence, who commands the stars and holds the oceans in His hands, could have
remained in His heavenly glory. He could have stayed distant, untouchable, unreachable. But instead, He chose
to wrap Himself in human flesh and dwell among us. The word John uses for "life" here is "zoe" - not just
biological life, but the very essence of divine life itself. And that divine life became light - not just any light, but
THE light that illuminates every person who comes into the world. When Jesus came, He brought the very
presence of God into our world. Christmas isn't just about a sweet baby in a manger. Christmas is about
"Emmanuel" - God with us! The infinite God made Himself finite. The invisible God made Himself visible. The
untouchable God made Himself touchable. What an incredible miracle!
But here's what makes this even more amazing - this isn't just ancient history. This light, this presence of God, is
with us today! When we receive Christ, we receive His presence in our lives. Do you know what this means for
you personally? It means that right now, in this very moment, you are not alone. Whether you're facing
uncertainty about the future, dealing with health challenges, struggling in relationships, or feeling overwhelmed
by life's demands - the Light of the world is with you. His presence changes everything! When Jesus is with us,
our darkest moments are not truly dark because His light is there. Our loneliest times are not truly lonely
because He is there. Our most fearful moments are not truly hopeless because the One who conquered death
itself is walking beside us. This Christmas, as you see the twinkling lights on trees and houses, let them remind
you of this beautiful truth: the Light of Christ is not seasonal - it's eternal. He doesn't just visit us at Christmas
and then leave. He comes to stay. He comes to make His home in our hearts.
Church family, as we celebrate this Christmas season, I want to invite you to do something. Take a moment
right now to simply marvel at this incredible gift. The God of the universe chose to be with you. He chose to be
your light in the darkness. He chose to make His presence known in your life. Let that truth fill you with
wonder today. Let it fill you with joy. Let it fill you with amazement at the miracle of Christmas - that the Light
has come, the Light is here, and the Light will never leave us. The darkness has not overcome it, and it never
will. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift - Jesus Christ, the Light of the world, Emmanuel, God with us!
Blessings!