For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders, and he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9 v 6 New Living Translation (NLT)
Christmas season is once again upon us and as Christians we take time to remember, reflect and celebrate the fact that our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ was born into this world with the mandate to reconcile man to God ultimately through his death and resurrection.
In remembering the birth of Jesus, we are reminded of the hope that was brought to many with his birth. That hope has remained and has been extended through the corridors of time. As Christians we hold unto the biblical definition of hope. “The sure and confident expectation of receiving what God has promised us in the future” We are able to celebrate that because of Jesus, we have life and a hope both now and in the future.
“All praise to God, the Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live in great expectation” 1Peter 1v 3 (NLT).
It is wonderful to know that as born-again believers we have the hope Jesus gives. What could be more wonderful than sharing and talking about the hope we have in Jesus Christ with our family, friends, and acquaintances. A great opportunity is over a meal, so over this Christmas and new year season let us take the opportunity to invite people to partake in a meal and share with them the hope with have in Jesus.
Need some recipe inspiration? Here are a few recipes inspired by some of the cultural backgrounds of members of our local fellowship. Need some healthier recipe inspiration have a look at our Heathy Eating Series. Bon Appetite.
Recipe (Disclaimer – There are a variety of ways that each of these dishes can be cooked. These recipes are intended as a guideline. Please feel free to add or take away ingredients in accordance with individual taste preference or dietary needs.
Barbados – Caribbean Islands // Christmas Glazed Ham
England // Sunday Roast. Rosemary and Garlic Roast Chicken
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