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There will be a day when Christ returns. Thousands of years ago, Jesus came into the world as a baby. He was born inside a lowly stable, lived as a humble servant, and revealed the love of God through His perfect sacrifice. But, one day He will return to reign victoriously as King over all. The world will finally be made right as He establishes the fullness of His kingdom on earth. The question is: What do we do until then? On the Sea of Galilee, before His ascension, Christ appeared one final time. His followers had seen His miracles, sat in His teachings, witnessed His resurrection, and received His Holy Spirit. Now, what should they do with it all? We can learn a lot from them. That day, the disciples knew with certainty that they were with Jesus. Knowing God should be foundational to all believers. In faith, we should constantly be seeking Him. His Spirit and His Word will lead us to who He is and what He wants for us. The miraculous fish is a reminder that we have been sent to fish for people. Jesus came to seek and save the lost. We now continue His work in reaching the world with His gospel. Our lives should be a living testimony of who Christ is. Peter’s call to love and care for the sheep gives weight to our responsibility as Christians. We are to live in unity- serving, encouraging, and providing for the needs of each other. The Church is called to lovingly imitate the example of Christ, who is our Good Shepherd. In all things, the mandate of our life should be to follow Him. To the mountains and to the valleys, in life and in death, we follow. Our direction should mimic the footprints of Jesus, who showed us how to walk. Words could never express the wondrous gift of the baby in a manger. By taking our form and coming to earth, Christ not only gave us life, but He also taught us how to live. So, until His return, we wait, and we follow. Come, Lord Jesus! DAILY READING Read John 21 CHRISTMAS CONNECTION Today we celebrate Christ! Take time to thank Him for the most perfect gift we have in Jesus. Turn on Christmas hymns and read the Christmas story from Luke 2.