Becoming part of Christ’s transforming work

During this Advent season, we are reminded that, despite the world's suffering, we are called to embrace joy as we prepare for Christ's return. Just as Zechariah proclaimed that the people’s anguish would transform into joy, we too find hope in 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, which assures us that our struggles will yield eternal glory.

With this in mind we should consider the words of Chief Apostle Schneider: “Another part of conversion is: Be willing to change. Then you realize: I am not only part of the problem, I am part of the solution. The more I act like Jesus Christ, the less people have to suffer because of me.”

As we open our hearts to Christ's transformative power and allow His light to shine through us, we are committing to being instruments of His peace as we await His coming.