Two thousand years ago, the world was waiting for a Savior. He would be their hope for the future, peace in the present, joy in all moments, and love for all people.

What do you want for Christmas this year? No matter what it is, you probably have some expectations. Maybe those expectations will lead to happiness or disappointment.

Love is following Jesus’ example of loving everyone as valuable and worthy of sacrificial care

Often, the way God calls us to love others is opposite from what we know or what culture says is right. 

You might question or wonder who your neighbor is. And you’d be in good company with people in the Bible.

When we don’t follow God’s instructions, we end up misusing and abusing ourselves and others—valuable people who God made in His own image. 

Love is treating everyone as valuable and worthy of sacrificial care. We can start by looking at one of the most clear examples of Jesus’ love.

God’s given each of us the opportunity to spread joy wherever we go. So today, we invite you to say yes to God’s invitation and find a way to share the joy of Jesus with the people in your life.