No Greater Love

The great love of God comes to us in the Gospel of grace. This inspiring passage (John 15) speaks of God's sovereignty in calling the believer to salvation. Although we may think we alone made the decision to receive Christ as Savior, God was working behind the scenes to bring us to Him. "You did not choose Him, He chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain." (John 16)

The cross of Jesus is the supreme evidence of the love of God. Let us rejoice in our appreciation for His birth, earthly walk, suffering and death. "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." (John 15: 13). During this time of the year, we all reflect back in our lives and remember loved ones who are no longer with us here on earth. My family and I pause and pray, and say thanks for the many blessing that have been bestowed upon us. I pray that we all pause and take the time to pray and enjoy family and friends. Although our country is facing financial difficulty, we still have life and an opportunity to make a difference in our community and our world.

On behalf of Mandarin Christian School, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I trust you will enjoy the time with family and fellow believers in Jesus Christ, always remembering the reason for the season. God Bless.