THE WHOLE WORLD

1 John 2:2 (NKJV) 2 And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. 
    The Lord knows our ways and sees all too well our hearts, like the mother who knows her child will not do the right thing until trained, so our Creator knows us. Sin has arms that do not release its victims, no matter the strength of the individual or the personal stamina, sin will establish a stronghold.
    A child caught taking cookies, confessed, "I can't help me," so is sin to all people. Christ, the Savior and Lord of all, is willing to receive those who confess, "I cannot do this I need You."
    My hand, your hand and that of all people has been caught in the cookie jar, our only redemption is through the One, born into this world, to save me from me. Celebrate this Christmas season the birth of the One who can save me from me.
Heavenly Father in You alone is the gift of eternal life and in this day we trust You with our lives knowing, in You we will find salvation. Eternal life is from You, it is through You and comes from no other. Help us to seek You only. Amen