Your Georgia Desk
From Senator Judson Hill
This is a joyous time of the year when Christians around the world pause to celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ. Hopefully, you’ll have time to pause and rest in the busyness of life to spend time with loved ones, to reflect on God’s blessings and have a little time to rejuvenate.
Christmas is about Jesus – God’s perfect gift to you and me. He came as God’s gift of love, to be a sacrifice to clean, purify and atone for our sin – to redeem us and restore a our relationship with our Father God. But a gift is only ours if we accept it as our own. A gift under a tree or left on a desk … unopened isn’t worth much. Jesus came as a baby, as Emmanuel – God with us – because He loves us. The question is – have you opened and accepted God’s gift for you? Are we seeking Him, embracing Him, loving Him – with all our heart?
Let nothing turn our hearts away from the Christ child whose birth we celebrate Christmas day. As the angel Gabriel declared at Jesus’ birth, “I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11.
May each of you feel the presence and warmth of the Living Lord this season. As the anticipation of Christmas reaches a crescendo, may we not forget what defines the Holyday — the birth of Jesus Christ with God’s promise that whoever believes in Him shall have everlasting life.
Our family’s prayers are with you; and as always, with the men and women serving in our Armed Forces and as First Responders here around the world who deserve our grateful support. I and my family thank you for your encouragement, prayers and help; and for the honor to serve you.
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