Christmas is just around the corner!
There seems to be a deteriorating attitude towards the celebration of Christmas across the Body of Christ in the last few years and Metro Tabernacle is not spared from this spirit.
It is because Christmas has become much commercialized, largely religious and perceived as seasonal celebration. Many fail to realize that the Christmas message is the most enduring message in the Bible. Matt. 1:23 encapsulates this when the angel declared, “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” The Presence of God indwells in us at salvation and continues through eternity.
Christmas through the action of the wise men teaches us that we need to embark on the journey to “search” for what God has promised us (Matt. 2:1-2). Jesus taught us that, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled” (Matt 5:6).
We are reminded to worship Him and not His works. And to worship Him is to worship Him in all His roles as expressed in our lives as King (gold), as Priest (frankincense) and as Savior (myrrh) (Matt 2:11).
As we reflect on Christmas, we see all of us as bearers of the good news (Luke 2:8-20). The good news of salvation must impact the very core of our being, resulting in exuberant joy that energizes us to share with others. Salvation brings the promise of many blessings such power, healing, abundance, etc. But its greatest impact is to save us from the damnation of sin. The scriptures remind us, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Mk 8:36-37). Nothing could restrain the lowly shepherd from crossings barriers to bring the good news.
Yes, there is much more this Christmas and the message can impact us for the remaining days after the 25th of December if we realize the message of Christmas has always been and must remain ‘Immanuel’, God with us!
Blessed Christmas to you and your lovely family!
Pastor Ong and Pastor Nancy
REFRESH US O LORD!
“They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights” Psalm 36:8
It has been a crucial and very challenging year. Let us come together and reach up to God for His refreshing Presence as we move into the New Year.
SPECIAL NOTE: There will be no Prayer Meeting on Wednesday, the 28th of December
Join us as we intermingle prayer with praise and worship with intercession every Wednesday @8pm on-site and online
There is MUCH MORE God has for all of us. And the church is excited for you as you seek and partner with God for what He has in store for you this year. We pray that your hearts will be open to His leading and shall see many breakthroughs and victories.
Therefore, the church would like to stand together with you in prayers and run the exciting journey with you. Submit to us your prayer(s) that you really want to see a breakthrough this year.
Fill out the form at the given link below to tell us WHAT YOU'RE BELIEVING for this year.
In the same form, you can also register yourself as our PRAYER PARTNER to stand interceding with and for the church. We may meet on a monthly basis to pray – onsite or via zoom.
Submission of testimony
Share with us the testimony as we pray together with you. Your testimony will always be a blessing and encouragement for those seeking the breakthrough.
New with us or need us to stand with you in prayer after the service? Join us on our zoom right after the service. Our pastors will be there to welcome and pray with you.
Meeting ID: 964 2529 1580 | Pw: metrotab
"Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine." Proverbs 3:9-10
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