Jesus- The Savior of the World

This is a special time of year; you can feel it in the air. People seem kinder and more generous, not just with money but with simple gestures—a smile, a nod, holding the door open, or making eye contact when passing by. Something about Christmas seems to draw out the goodness in people. It’s a time for being with loved ones—whether that’s family, friends, or the community—to fellowship and share meals together.

I believe the Bible is true. Jesus Christ was born to bring us eternal salvation—a free gift that He offers to each and every one of us. We are all His children, and this time of year brings that truth into sharp perspective.

Yes, there is hate and evil in the world. But Jesus came to bring the Good News! Even though we may endure hardships in this life, this life is not the end. There is more beyond this earthly existence.

When I was a child, a girl down the street said something that has stayed with me ever since. Out of nowhere, she told me, “When you die, there’s nothing. Just darkness.” I was around ten years old, and hearing that filled me with a sense of hopelessness. The thought of eternal quiet and darkness, of never seeing the people I love again, was unbearable.

I didn’t hear the name of Jesus until I was seventeen, and even then, I didn’t fully understand who He was. But thank God that the despair I felt as a child is not the truth. The truth is that Jesus paid the price for our sins by dying on the cross. His blood was shed for YOU and for me. One of the most profound realizations I’ve had is that Jesus thought of me personally when He hung on that cross—long before I was born. He thought of each and every one of us, His beloved creation. God sent His Son to die for the sins of the world because He loves us that much.

Christmas is a time to celebrate Jesus’s sacrifice for humanity. It’s a reminder that those who accept His free gift of salvation will be together in heaven one day, celebrating and worshiping the King on High. What a beautiful hope we have in Him!