{"id":82274,"date":"2012-12-25T03:05:16","date_gmt":"2012-12-25T07:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=82274"},"modified":"2012-12-26T11:43:14","modified_gmt":"2012-12-26T15:43:14","slug":"each-others-keeper-opposition-leader-hector-john","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/news\/religion\/each-others-keeper-opposition-leader-hector-john\/","title":{"rendered":"Each other\u2019s keeper &#8211; Opposition Leader, Hector John"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_71262\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71262\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71262\" title=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/hector-john-in-St.-Kitts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/hector-john-in-St.-Kitts.jpg 250w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/hector-john-in-St.-Kitts-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Opposition Leader Hector John<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Christmas season is always a time for joyous celebrations, reflection, sharing and caring.\u00a0 This is when most of us take time off to appreciate the great joy from the celebration of the Savior\u2019s birth. Others are hopeful that the goodwill of men will bring them peace and joy. During this season we all rekindle our love for the Divine Messiah and with each other. We also look forward with optimism for the best in the coming year.<\/p>\n<p>The Christmas celebration brings great joy as God demonstrates His love for mankind through the birth of His son, Jesus Christ. We celebrate the simplicity with which our Lord and Savior did great things towards the elevation of mankind. His undying love, compassion, gentleness and faithfulness are qualities that we are thankful for. That is why we continue to joyfully celebrate the birth of the Risen Lord.<\/p>\n<p>This sacred season provides the opportunity for self introspection of the past year that will provide guidance towards the coming year. We reflect on our relationships with God and each other, while evaluating our personal growth and tribulations.\u00a0 We also reflect on the sincerity with which we assist each other towards self development. This personal scrutiny done at this time is valuable and healthy as it provides new approaches towards future personal accomplishments.<\/p>\n<p>A sharing society raises the level of spiritual consciousness while cultivating agape. It strengthens the bonds of unity and breeds generosity amongst the people. Such a society enables the people to be at peace with each other despite their many differences.\u00a0 These qualities embody the true spirit of the Christmas season. In Hebrews chapter 13:16, we are instructed to \u201cdo not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.\u201d What we share don\u2019t have to be of monetary value but it has to be done out of the goodness of our hearts. Let us give a listening ear to a brother who is seeking a little attention. Let us encourage the young lady to raise her self esteem, while the elderly should never feel abandon. We should always be our brother\u2019s keeper and sharing with the less fortunate will surely bring us closer.<\/p>\n<p>Providing care for those in need is a worthy undertaking that breeds contentment. It also portrays one of the qualities of the Prince of Peace. We learnt from Mathew chapter 25:40, \u201cAnd the King will answer them, \u2018Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.\u2019\u201d During this wonderful season, let the care that we provide be full of love and compassion. Let us start in our communities and do the least that we can for those who can\u2019t do for themselves. What is done in the sight of God is done of God.<\/p>\n<p>In this season of Goodwill we are called to do good in the sight of the Most High. We must break down the barriers of hatred and division. We must destroy the seeds of every form of discrimination. Do not allow the present economic situation be a deterrent from doing what is pleasing to God. Instead, let us bind together for the betterment of our society. Let us sow seeds of everlasting unity that will positively propel us into the New Year.\u00a0 In this coming year, let your resolve be of everything positive in the sight of the Most High.<\/p>\n<p>Along with the God fearing, wonderful and productive people of my constituency to include, -Coulibistrie, Morne Rachette and Salisbury, we joyfully extend a Merry Christmas and Productive 2013 to everyone.<\/p>\n<p>God Bless us all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Christmas season is always a time for joyous celebrations, reflection, sharing and caring.\u00a0 This is when most of us take time off to appreciate the great joy from the celebration of the Savior\u2019s birth. 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