'Tis the season, Convention of States grassroots!
As we gather around the warmth of our loved ones, we extend a heartfelt Merry Christmas to you and your family. In the midst of festive celebrations, let us reflect on the true reason for the season—the birth of Jesus Christ, whose goodness radiates in our lives, motivating us to create positive change and offering salvation amidst life's trials.
May your days ahead be filled with the enduring blessings of joy, peace, and the unifying spirit that binds us together as a nation. Yet, we acknowledge that this holiday season may be tinged with concerns about the uncertain future of our great nation.
The challenges we face demand our attention, but Christmas allows us to pause with gratitude and remembrance for our Lord. As COS intern Sam Duerkop penned in a recent blog, Jesus changes everything:
Jesus’ birth encourages us as we pursue Truth and seek to bring America to a renewed understanding of its need for Christ. We know Jesus will be with us in this endeavor, as his name, Immanuel, promises. The promise of the son of God walking alongside us makes everything better.
If we seek Jesus and allow him to transform us, we can live a life that makes an impact on our nation. Because he transformed us, we’re moved to live a transformed life for the Lord. To live as a servant of God and others is a noble calling lived out perfectly by Jesus, our example. When we face hardship and difficulty, we have all the help we could ever need: the savior of the world. Even when it feels impossible, we can look to him for comfort and strength.
As 2023 comes to a close and we move into a new year, we eagerly await Jesus’ second coming when he “will make all things new.” Until then let us continue in the calling Christ has placed on each of us. As we do this, we can have incomprehensible joy, because of Jesus.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
