Issue #145, December 24, 2014
Greetings to each of you at the end of this year,
In this issue I simply want to convey to you my hope that you and those you serve will experience in a fresh way the impact of Christ’s birth during this Christmas season. The world’s greatest leader was God’s amazing gift to each one of us. His birth was seemingly insignificant; He was born in a manger, in poverty, and with no sign of royalty. Yet, his life has changed the course of history. He has changed my life and yours.
I’m impressed this year with the reality that “Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end” (Isaiah 9:7). His birth was the beginning, but His life continues to influence with increasing power. He has given each of us the privilege of playing a small role in this increase. He calls you and I to faithfully follow in His footsteps, growing in our own leadership capacity so that His name will be known throughout the earth. May it continue….until the earth is filled with the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea (Habakkuk 2:14).
May God bless you as you serve in your family, your church, your business, and in your vocation. It’s a privilege to write to you on a regular basis and I am grateful for the feedback many of you offer. Your thoughts and suggestions for improvement are always welcome! We’ll continue looking at the life of David in the next issue.
Have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Yours on the journey,
Jon Byler