1. CHRIST became man for us to share with us his intimate life. He said:

"I have manifested your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world; yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they realize that all you gave me comes from you." John 17:6-7

2. JESUS loved all men as his children.

"As he landed he saw a vast crowd, and had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things." Mark 6:34

LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS CHRIST LOVED US.

3. JESUS came to know the people, answered their questions and resolved their doubts. He is indeed the MASTER sent by GOD.

"Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.' And he said to them, 'When you pray say, Father, hollowed be thy name, thy kingdom come...' " Luke 11:1-2

LET US PRAY TOGETHER TO JESUS FOR HE IS GOD OF LOVE AND MERCY.

4. JESUS' human behavior is the behavior of GOD.

"In Christ the fullness of deity resides in bodily form. Yours is a share of this fullness, in him who is the head of every principality and power." Colossi. 2:9-10

LET US LOOK AT CHRIST - OUR VIP - WITH AWE AND REVERENCE.

5. JESUS came to reveal the UNIVERSAL love of GOD. God loves all men and he wants all to love him.

"Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me... you came to visit me. Then the just will ask him: 'Lord, when did we welcome you away from home or clothe you in your nakedness? When did we visit you when you were ill or in prison?' The king will answer them, "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to the one of my least brothers, you did it to me' " Matthew 25:34-40

LET US PUT ASIDE ALL OBSTACLES AND, AS ONE HUMAN FAMILY, LOVE ONE ANOTHER
FOR OUR LORD EXPECTS IT!

6. CHRIST's word continues to enrich the world. His power runs right through history, bringing true life with it, and

"when all things are subjected to him, then the son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things under him, that God may be everything to everyone." 1 Cor. 15:28

LET US CARRY THE LIGHT AND THE GOOD NEWS OF THE LORD.

7. In reality, there is only one VIP and he also is GOD. Christ wants all of us to be his ONE FAMILY bound by love.

"He who does not love does not know God; for God is love. God's love was revealed in our midst this way: he sent his only son to the world that we might live through him" 1 John 4:8-9

LET OUR LOVE BE ABUNDANT.

"It is time!
It is time for the earth to complete its
journey and to find its God:
A little child in a manger!"

OPENING PRAYER

O Chirst the world, fill our hearts with the faith of the holy fathers of old who awaited your coming throughout the ages. As the hope of their souls was quenched and satisfied by your incarnation, let your church now celebrate your appearance on earth and your peace and love reign in the hearts of all people. Glory and honor are due to you, for ever. Amen.