Better than giving gifts

    After buying some items last night my brother mentioned our cousin in our country who intends to participate in selling vapes. My mother remarked that I'd only just start talking with them when something happens. She was implying that I should reach out to him. As soon as she uttered those words it dawned on me that I haven't been communicating with that cousin for months. I will attempt to call them tomorrow morning.

    "There's hope for any unbelieving relatives... God used pagan people (the wise men) to be his instrument in his work".1 This Christmas take the opportunity to connect with the relatives again you haven't kept in touch with for years letting them know about Christ and his saving work on the cross. They will listen to you because what you say is the truth. Remember that "[his] word that goes out from [his] mouth: It will not return to [him] empty, but will accomplish what [he] desire[s] and achieve the purpose for which [he] sent it."2 - Isaiah 55:11

    If God used the pagan people before how much more he can and be willing to use HIS own people? I believe that once our relatives start following Christ as their Lord and Saviour, their destiny and paths in life would be in accordance with the plan and purpose of God over their lives. To participate in God's work we ought to simply start reaching out to them and dialogue in an informal, friendly, and not-so-sound-like religious way.


Footnotes:
1 Valentin, Roland, Songs of Christmas: Week 2. Sermon at ENCM/S, North York, ON, December 11, 2022'
2 Bible Hub. https://biblehub.com/isaiah/55-11.htm (Accessed December 23, 2022).

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