Where’s Jesus?

At the end of another year, I wish all our readers a very happy and meaningful Christmas from the team here at War Cry. We pray you’ll enjoy relaxation and refreshment with family and friends over the holiday season.

It has been our privilege to share some wonderful stories of Jesus and his work in people’s lives with you over the past 12 months, and to keep you up-to-date with the great work The Salvation Army is doing across New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. What a joy it is to for our staff to hear of the transformations happening in people’s lives as love and hope meet human need.

The question we’re asking in this special Christmas issue is: ‘Where’s Jesus?’ Because, let’s face it; in the frantic busyness that typically accompanies the lead up to the holiday season, it’s sometimes hard to spot Jesus or to make room for him. Is it any wonder that Christmas Day loses some of its sparkle? It’s like we’ve turned up at an awesome party but forgotten to invite the guest of honour.

Jesus came close to us, to bring us close to God. Where’s Jesus? He’s certainly at work in the lives of those who have shared their stories in the pages of our Christmas War Cry. Jesus lives in and through them.

Let God speak to you through their words. And if you haven’t met Jesus for yourself, follow their lead and take a step of faith—recognise that you need Jesus in your life. Welcome that gift from God this Christmas. May Jesus fill your lives and overflow into the world around you.

Major Christina Tyson

Bible Verse

John 3:16-17 Contemporary English Version
‘God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn its people. He sent him to save them!’

Hoani 3:16
‘Koia anō te aroha o te Atua ki te ao, hōmai ana e ia tana Tama kotahi, kia kāhore ai e ngaro te tangata e whakapono ana ki a ia, engari kia whiwhi ai ki te ora tonu.’