January 9, 2022 - Resvolved to be a Witness for God

This is the fifth and final part of the series, "The Gift of God: Presence for Christmas." During the Christmas season, Jesus is revealed to be the Christ, who is the Savior and the Lord, in several event: To the Blessed Virgin Mary, during the Annunciation; to Joseph, during a dream; to Elizabeth and her baby John the Baptist, during the Visitation; to the shepherds, during the Nativity; to the magi, during the Epiphany; and to the assembly near the Jordan River, during the Baptism of the Lord. While the baptism of Christ is not the same as our baptism into Christ, there are similarities. They help us to renew our resolutions as beloved children of God. We will continue living in solidarity with Christ, experiencing salvation in Christ, and being servants of Christ. If we fail in these resolutions, then we repent and renew our resolve with the help of God. God has never given up on us. This is part of the good news of Christmas.