Merry Christmas and a happy New Year 2023! During the time of celebration, may our hearts be filled with worship, just like the fields of Bethlehem were full of the melody, harmony, and rhythm that is out of this world! A few years ago, while being at the conservatory, I had the privilege of studying the structures of musical masterpieces, harmony, form, style, and much more. We do not know how this heavenly worship looked like, but we can be sure that it was unique which we can’t compare to anything that is recorded by the human composers on this earth!
Worship is not just about music, but also about spreading the message across. That message was recorded by Luke, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!” (Luke 2:14). Only God deserves all the glory! Peace on earth is possible only thanks to Jesus Christ, who made peace with God through Himself, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation. The peace is possible thanks to the gracious will of God toward humanity. His love was expressed through the Gift of all gifts, Jesus Christ, who was sent to suffer and die in order that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Christmas – is a celebration of God’s love towards us. May we worship and glorify Him bonus veren siteler in these days which are full of despair and discouragement. These are the days when there is war in Ukraine, the days when we are experiencing high inflation and the lack of stability, these are the days when the darkness tries to squeeze the true light out of the lives of people… Despite any of that, we are joining the heavenly chorus and sing: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!”
The true Light came into the world! We do have a reason to greatly rejoice. May we fill our hearts with worship, adoration, and thanksgiving to God!
Merry Christmas!
Ivan Mileyev, President of PCSBA ECB
