Primrose Street, Laudium
Pastor Kevin Naicker, Bethesda Revival Church, “The advent of Christmas will radically transform your life. The purpose of Christmas in the birth of Jesus is to reconcile men to God and man with man.
Christmas A Time for Reconciliation
‘Luke 2: 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
God sent Jesus on purpose, Jesus came on purpose… and salvation was given to us… on purpose. To bring peace, goodwill to all men… to bring hope, joy, and a promise of a good future!
Believe me, we needed it..
Some say peace is the moment everyone pauses to reload…
What the world needs most… is reconciliation… the restoration of peace that comes from Jesus Christ…
The powerful miracle of healed lives, healed relationships… sincere peace among men… a change or exchange of your stress for God’s serenity… your tension into God’s serenity… a peace of mind instead of panic or worry… strength of heart rather than pressure to succeed.
Reconciliation… Jesus – prince of peace
Reconciliation… Jesus – prince of peace
Luke 2:14 the angels said to the shepherds…’
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
Peace… how much do we need reconciliation?!
Every day conflict is on the rise…
I have seen conflict between races, nationalities, language, religious groups, political, ethnic, rich and poor… on every front of the planet this tension exists.
In our interpersonal lives… friendships, marriages, families…. All struggling.
Now littered across the landscape of life… Damaged kids, divided homes, discarded friends, discarded partners…
We need the real message of Jesus Christ… Peace on Earth… the heralding angels speak of.
Lord Jesus, how desperately we need you… the Christ child, the prophesied one, the one of hope, of joy… and of peace!
Our Hope
Lets change from Conflict to peace -Proverbs 13:10 – Only by pride cometh contention! If there is tension, anger, arguments in your life…Change live with peace with all men
Often fights and quarrels come from our desires that we feel are not being met! You want something, but don’t get it… we covet, but cannot have what we want… when ultimately we are desiring deeper truths that can only come from God… Real peace, Real Joy, real contentment… all gifts from our heavenly Father if we choose to walk with Him!
As we encounter Christ this Christmas… hear the message of peace… goodwill to all men… and make a shift to fully worship by removing conflict and bringing peace!
Covid 19, brought about pain, discomfort, the loss of loved ones, loss of jobs and business. The world changed over night. Amidst all the chaos, we learn some truth from the pandemic; that is we need each other, families are very important to each other. Please get rid of things that cause the divide.
Today, can we embrace the message from our heralding angels… a message of peace… as we live in a world of conflict.”
Please join us for our Christmas Celebration –”Celebrate Jesus” 25 Dec 21 @ 8am
And our special – Watch Night, Annointing Service, breaking past curses and releasing blessings for the new year -31 Dec 21 @ 10pm – Empowered in 2022
Bethesda Revival Church -572 Primrose Street, Laudium.
For counselling and prayer please call 082 875 1644.
Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas and a prosperous 2022. We are going to experience the “Winds of Change and God’s Fire upon us.”
Chenelle Naicker of Moeder Str, Erasmia, “God grant you the light in Christmas, which is faith; the warmth of Christmas, which is love; the radiance of Christmas, which is purity; the righteousness of Christmas, which is justice; the belief in Christmas, which is truth and the all of Christmas, which is Christ. ‘For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’ – Isaiah 9:6. On behalf of Bethesda Revival Church and Pastor Kevin Naicker, we would like to wish you all a wonderful and blessed Christmas filled with love, peace and joy.”
Daniel Sprieman and Nadine Aiyer of Lucknow Str, Laudium, “Christmas is the time to remember the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. We remember our Lord in all that we do in love with our family and friends. Have a blessed Merry Christmas.”
Kaylee and Shaylin David of Kwaggasrand, “As we celebrate this wonderful season of Christmas, let us rejoice in the birth of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. From our home to yours.”
Ashwin Govender of Alburnum Str, Lotus Gardens, “May your dreams come true during this holiday season and your heart be filled with love, happiness and gratitude. Sending the best wishes to you and everyone you love.”
Ethan Sprieman of Lucknow Str, Laudium, “Christmas is special for family and friends, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
Dishantha Naidoo of Himalaya Street, Laudium, “Merry Christmas to everyone – Jesus is the reason for the season- love and blessings.”
Newly wedded couple, Sherize Pather & Tyron Reddy of Genista Ave,Lotus Gardens, “May this Christmas end the present year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright new year. Here’s wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.”
Ramanie Naidoo and grandson baby Kenzo of Kathmandu Street Laudium, “Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. Stay safe, God bless.”
Sherenaze Govender (31) and Shamika Govender (11) of Lotus Gardens (Bethesda Revival Church, Laudium), “From our home to yours, we would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
For unto us a child is born and his name shall be called wonderful counsellor, the everlasting father, the prince of peace. Isaiah 9:6
Jesus is the reason for the season. Be blessed.”
