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Show i Wise fllen till gttk Him Some 2000 years ago a child was born in a humble stable in Bethlehem. With His birth came the promise of "peace on earth, good will toward men" (Luke 2:14). "Wise men traveled from afar seeking the Christ child. They recognized the importance of the event, but probably didn't realize the influence or impact his life would have on the entire world. Christ's birth gave the world hope. His life and teachings gave the world direction and an example to follow. His atoning sacrifice gave the world the gift of resurrection and the possibility of redemption from our sins. m Most things in the world have changed, since that glorious night, but the fact that the Savior of the world was I born remains unchanged. Also remaining unchanged is the fact that truly wise men still seek Christ. The wise men from long ago saw a star in the heavens and followed it These wise men went out of their way to seek Christ. We, too, must go out of our way to seek Christ. The things He asks us to do aren't always easy, yet like the wise men of ' old we must put forth the effort to truly seek Christ. During this Christmas season and throughout the coming year, may we be wise enough to seek Him whose birth we celebrate. May we express our love and appreciation to all the members of our Stake. We are grateful for your love and support and your efforts to seek Christ in so many ways. May the hope, peace, light and love of the Savior fill our hearts at this Christmas Season and always. Merry Christmas. I Panguitch Utah Stake Presidency Shannon D. Allen Joseph G: Blacr Nick Reynolds |