The theme for this year’s pre-Christmas convention “The Wise still follow the Star” (Matthew 2:2) is very appropriate.

As we celebrate another Christmas season under these trying circumstances, we need wisdom from the Star to guide us through
our daily decision-making processes. We also need light from the Star to provide direction for us as individuals, families, community leaders, national leaders as well as church leaders in these turbulent times.

We need the wisdom to be able to distinguish between the true Star and the fake ones as there are many false stars out there ready to take advantage of the vulnerabilities of the flock. The birth of the Saviour of the world indeed brought good news not
only to the shepherds at that time but continues to do so to the wise of our day. However, it is sad to say that not many can be considered wise and do what is expected of the wise. Many have either become distracted or discouraged from doing what is
expected of the wise.

An important point to be made is this: There’s no birth with a worldwide influence as the birth of the baby in the manger.
 

There’s no place in this world where the influence of this Star is not felt during the Christmas season.

Christians and Non-Christians alike mark this birth with various commemorative decorations. As we celebrate yet another Christmas, let us use this time to reflect on our relationship with the Star by asking the following questions:

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1. Will I be considered wise when I present myself before the Lord of Lords and the King of kings?

2. Am I keeping close to the Star or being alienated from Him?

3. Am I doing what the wise do?

 

In answering these questions, let’s keep in mind that there’s a standard and an expectation for all who seek the Star.

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You will do well in finding out these standards and expectations while we call it day for soon, it will no longer be daytime for us andthe baby of the manger will appear in His glory to take the wise of this age home.

 

Do not be left out because of any distraction or anyone’s actions.

 

We will all appear individually to answer for our stewardship.It is my prayer that the light and testimony of the Savior come into our hearts so that our lives reflect His life and attributes.

 

May this Light so shine for us that people everywhere see our brightness and come to the saving grace of Our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ.

On Behalf of our dear Lady Peace and on my own behalf, "I wish you and your families a Merry Christmas in the name of God the Father,
Son Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit Our Comforter."

God richly bless you all.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.