Christmas carries a message that transcends circumstances. It is a season of promises — God’s promises to the poor. #Christmas #poverty #joy #promises #generosity #hope #charity #celebration #love #manger
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WhatChristmaspromisesforthepoorByNickVujicic,Op-edcontributorWednesday,December25,2024Unsplash/JonathanBorbaChristmasisatimeforjoy,reflection,andthewarmthoftogetherness.Formany,itismarkedbycherishedtraditionsandthehopeofnewbeginnings.Butforthoselivinginpoverty—thehomeless,thehungry,theforgotten—Christmascanfeellikeaseasonthatmagnifiestheirstrugglesratherthanofferingrelief.
Havingfacedmyownchallengesinlife,Iunderstandhoweasyitistofeelisolatedandoverlooked,especiallyduringtheholidays.Yet,Christmascarriesamessagethattranscendscircumstances.Itisaseasonofpromises—God’spromisestothepoor.
FromtheveryfirstChristmas,whenJesuswasborninahumblemanger,God’sheartforthoseinneedhasbeenclear.Theangel’sproclamationof“goodnewstothepoor”wasnotjustforthatnightbutforalltime.Itisareminderthateverylife,nomatte
