BISHOP ELI'S CHRISTMAS POST

"And she brought forth her first born son, and wrapped him in swadling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." St. Luke 2:;7 

Things have been tough this past year for all of us - Amish, Mennonite, and Englishers.  We have had more requests from people in need.  More Englishers have come to us than in previous years.  Some of the Englishers had said, they had no where else to go.  We have not turned them down.  Maybe we couldn't take care of all their needs, but we did what we could.

I am not saying this for a pat on the back.  I am saving this for fact and how bad things are this year.  You may be one of the people that are in need.  Presents have not been the needs.  Most needed rent, food, jobs, places to live and more.  We would see little children and know they would not have presents for them unless someone did something..

At this time, we must go to the Bible.  This time or any other Christmas  is not for the presents we got or didn't get.  It is not the time of how much money we have or don't have.  It isn't for all the problems we have.  It is for Jesus.  Jesus who was born in a manger and wrapped in swadling clothes.  He came as poor as He could be.  All through His life He never was rich in worldly needs.  

On Christmas Day, please don't look at what you don't have or what you do have.  Look at Jesus who died on the cross for our sins.  Who loves us all.  Jesus doesn't look at what we don't have.  If we do have, Jesus looks at how we use it.  

This is His birthday.  I know many of the churches are closed, so read in the Bible.  Praise Him.  

I am not a profit - never was - never will be, but I know, this too will pass.  Jesus did not start the virus - that was man's doing, but sometime He will end it.  The shots they have now may be the solution, I don't know, but I do know, this too shall pass.

Merry Christmas,

Bishop Eli