“God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (Jn 3:16).
The feast of the Nativity of our Lord is fast approaching. He is the incomparable gift that our Heavenly Father gives to this world, which finds it so difficult to recognize the love of God revealed to it: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (Jn 1:5).
“The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let him who hears say, “Come.” And let him who is thirsty come, let him who desires take the water of life without price (…). Amen. Come, Lord Jesus” (Rev 22:17, 20b).
“I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling of God is with men. He will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself will be with them. And he who sat upon the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new”” (Rev 21:3,5).
“I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Also another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, by what they had done” (Rev 20:12).
“And the angel called out with a mighty voice: ‘Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great!’ (…) Rejoice over her, O heaven, O saints and apostles and prophets, for God has given judgment for you against her!” (Rev 18:2,20).
“I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying, ‘Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just; he has judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication’” (Rev 19:1-2).
“I saw another angel, (…) he said with a loud voice, ‘Fear God and give him glory, for the hour of his judgment has come; and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the fountains of water’” (Rev 14:6-7).
“Fight the noble battle, trusting infinitely in me” (Inner Word).
Our Father does not exempt us from the battle that we inevitably have to fight during our earthly life. It is part of our fallen condition as human beings. While we must strive for what is good, we must also defend ourselves against enemies, both within and without, who seek to lead us away from the path of following Christ.
“Do not refuse Me this joy which I desire to enjoy with you! I will give it back to you a hundredfold and, since you will honour Me, I will honour you too, by preparing great glory for you in My kingdom!” (The Father’s Message to Mother Eugenia Ravasio).
“Since you know My favourite place of rest, are you not going to offer Me it? I am your Father and your God; will you dare refuse Me this? Oh, do not let Me suffer because of your cruelty towards a Father Who is asking you for this one grace for Himself”.
