Salvation is by God's grace, received through faith. But grace and all the other blessings of salvation are not received apart from union with Jesus Christ. We need to know Jesus in order to know grace. Yet, all God's blessings and union with Christ become ours by simply trusting in Jesus for forgiveness and salvation. Faith is the key that unlocks a new relationship, a new life, and a new future in Christ Jesus. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y81gZRGa5uc

As we consider making new year resolutions, let's instead resolve to be transformed each day, by depending on the strength that comes through faith in Jesus. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_cjRU9Q2W0

Jesus’ birth proves God’s faithfulness and love. Jesus’ birth is not the watershed of our human history – his second coming is. Jesus’ birth shows that salvation is real, not metaphorical. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePARcjIDFRQ

Jesus was born to bring perfect peace, and that those who trust in him and follow him will have eternal life, Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReGe0V0TnKk

Jesus, the eternal Word, the Light of the world. God's love to the world. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqTtn-SxOWo

Wait on the Lord.

Those who wait on the Lord ‘are’ blessed now.

Be blessed in the Lord through faith in Jesus. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l_0zhDTDug

Christ's followers are to be Christ-minded. We should set our minds on what is godly (think on Christ who is in heaven), not what is sinful (earthly). If we do so, although we cannot turn back time and change the past, we can change the present and the future, with God's grace and forgiveness. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H8m8xF_CZ4

God the Father is loving, patient, waiting, gracious, merciful, and seeking the lost to return to him. Whether it is the lost prodigal son who returns, or the legalistic lost older son who stayed at home, God wants both to relate to him by grace and mercy. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-UtWKA_r1o

Many people strive for spiritual progress using various methods, such as the spiritual formation or spiritual disciplines movements. However, actual change can only occur through the power of the Holy Spirit, for those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ. Don't struggle to try to make progress, simply walk in Christ's strength, as Paul tells us in this passage. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F84mBsox6EY

If you have Jesus, you have all you need. Watch:https://youtu.be/yPYzHboyLP0