"He Shall Come into the World to
Redeem His People "
Jesus’s birth in Bethlehem is not the beginning of the story, and Calvary is not the end. The scriptures teach that He was “in the beginning … with God” in the premortal Council in Heaven. We also were there, where we...learned that He would perform the central role as Creator and Redeemer of the world. We shouted for joy as we embraced our Father’s great plan of happiness...Christ was born...He lived among us, gave His life for us, was resurrected, and ultimately “finished the work which [His Father gave Him] to do.
- Craig C. Christensen, The Fulness of the Story of Christmas
Light of The World - Lauren Daigle (Christmas story)
For many people today, their vision of what is real and most important—Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world—is blurred by things that are not real…Without Christ, there would be no Christmas. Without Christ, there can be no fulness of joy. Without His birth and His Atonement, we would have no Intercessor, no Advocate with the Father, and no Mediator who makes it possible for us to return to the presence of our loving Heavenly Father and live together as eternal families.
- Gary E. Stevenson, The Reality of Christmas
Handel's Messiah: Debtors Prison
So how do we increase our faith in Christ? We feast on and obey His word. Elder D. Todd Christofferson taught, “The central purpose of all scripture is to fill our souls with faith in God the Father and in His Son, Jesus Christ.” This truth is found throughout the Book of Mormon. King Benjamin, for example, taught his people the words he received from an angel, which helped them have “exceeding faith” in Jesus Christ...God offers His priceless gifts freely to us at Christmas and throughout the year.
- Douglas D. Holmes, The Gift of the Holy Ghost
Iam Tongi - Silent Night (feat. Rexburg Children's Choir)
Christ the babe was born for you!…If we remember anything or feel anything this Christmas season, it should be that we are His...He was born to lift each one of us personally. And if He’s anyone’s, He is most certainly yours. Christ the babe was born for you… In those most sacred minutes of your whole week, if you’re feeling crushed, imagine Him calling you by name, and go to Him. See your Savior in your mind’s eye, with His arms open and bright countenance extended to you...
- Tamara W. Runia, Christ the Babe Was Born for You
Inspiring Short: Christ the Savior Is Born | Russell M. Nelson
Because the Savior was born, lived a sinless life, atoned for us, and was resurrected, each of us receives the great gift of resurrection from the dead. Not one soul who ever lived on the earth is deprived of this remarkable gift...His birth can’t be separated from the reason He came to earth…He was born to save. To save you and to save me. What an incomparable gift that can only be given by Him.
- Paul V. Johnson, Christ Was Born to Save
God is in Relentless Pursuit of You
A Worldwide Celebration of Jesus Christ's Birth | Light the World
The gift of the Son of God is a priceless gift. He is the gift that lights our way and lifts us. He is the gift that sustains us through the difficult days of our mortal journey. He is the gift that offers divine love, lasting hope, and true joy...The baby in the manger was the Son of God, sent as a gift from the Father to become our Savior. Through the joy we feel because of His coming, our burdens can be made light...And in the midst of our reverie, we give gratitude to God for the glorious gift...
- President Henry B. Eyring, The Promised Messiah
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