Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on His shoulders,
He will be called,
Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,
Ever Lasting Father, Prince of Peace.

In 10 days time we will celebrate the Birth of of Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus entered into the world as a baby. He came into the world to restore the broken relationship between the human race and God. As we celebrate this birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we are reminded of the Hope this Christ child brings.
As we look at the first Christmas we read in in Luke's Gospel chapter two when Jesus was born, the heavens opened and the great Heavenly host praising God and saying
"Glory to God in the highest heaven and peace on earth to those whom His favour rests"
In John Gospel chapter one verse one John says In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. We then read in John one verse 14, The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.
I am reminded that the message of the Christmas story of the Son of God who became flesh to live among the people is still for today, as we sadly saw yesterday the sad events at Bondi Beach where innocent people were killed and wounded, the need for Jesus is so important. The message of Hope is still the same.
I pray that as you celebrate Christmas you will remember that this baby born in a shed came to save the world. Came to offer you hope. That God loved us so much that he sent His one and only Son so we could have that personal relationship with Him. May your Christmas be a blessed one.