Christmas crib' 2020

Christmas crib' 2020_daylight

 

 

Message:

 

God is with us— always!!!

 

 

Description:

 

Star and the Cross:  The star symbolizes Jesus's birth. Jesus Christ came into this world in love— to teach us to love and live in the presence of God. The cross symbolizes the salvation of the world. The cross of suffering is inseparable from the joy of Jesus's birth.

 

Heart: The red heart symbolizes Jesus's love for us— in love HE was born; in love HE suffered for us and in love HE died on the cross for our salvation.

 

Vine: The vine symbolizes the liveliness of Jesus Christ— in HIM our life bears much fruit; it is in HIM, that our life becomes worthy of God's Eternal kingdom.

 

Wings: The wings symbolizes God's Holy Spirit— watching over us and protecting us from all evils— all the time.

 

Hand and foot (white): The little hand and foot symbolizes all the people who believe in God and live like the children of God— in Faith and Love.

 

Hand and foot (black): The matured hand and foot (in black) symbolizes the world who unbelieve in God— they live in ignorance of God (darkness) and sin.

 

Sceptre: The sceptre of science and technology— the stubborn unbelieving world defying God by wielding the power of science and technology— believing and relying on the strength of his arm— rather than thanking God for all the graces HE has bestowed on humankind.

 

Dark clouds: The dark clouds enveloping the world are symbolic of the troubled times the world is going through.

 

The dripping drops from the wings: The dripping drops symbolizes the grace of God. Those who believe in God and humble themselves before God, receive God's grace— to live their life fruitfully.

 

 

Despite our sins that we have committed against God and the troubled times we are going through— God is kind and merciful and HE is with us— always!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas crib' 2020_ night time

 

 

Message:

 

God is with us— always!!!

 

 

Description:

 

Star and the Cross:  The star symbolizes Jesus's birth. Jesus Christ came into this world in love— to teach us to love and live in the presence of God. The cross symbolizes the salvation of the world. The cross of suffering is inseparable from the joy of Jesus's birth.

 

Heart: The red heart symbolizes Jesus's love for us— in love HE was born; in love HE suffered for us and in love HE died on the cross for our salvation.

 

Vine: The vine symbolizes the liveliness of Jesus Christ— in HIM our life bears much fruit; it is in HIM, that our life becomes worthy of God's Eternal kingdom.

 

Wings: The wings symbolizes God's Holy Spirit— watching over us and protecting us from all evils— all the time.

 

Hand and foot (white): The little hand and foot symbolizes all the people who believe in God and live like the children of God— in Faith and Love.

 

Hand and foot (black): The matured hand and foot (in black) symbolizes the world who unbelieve in God— they live in ignorance of God (darkness) and sin.

 

Sceptre: The sceptre of science and technology— the stubborn unbelieving world defying God by wielding the power of science and technology— believing and relying on the strength of his arm— rather than thanking God for all the graces HE has bestowed on humankind.

 

Dark clouds: The dark clouds enveloping the world are symbolic of the troubled times the world is going through.

 

The dripping drops from the wings: The dripping drops symbolizes the grace of God. Those who believe in God and humble themselves before God, receive God's grace— to live their life fruitfully.

 

 

Despite our sins that we have committed against God and the troubled times we are going through— God is kind and merciful and HE is with us— always!!!

 

 

 

 

 

This year, I created the Christmas crib on the theme: God is with us— always!!!

 

Despite our sins that we have committed against God and the troubled times we are going through— God is kind and merciful and HE is with us— always!!!

 

The spirit of simplicity has been followed in creating this wonderful crib. Almost everything in this crib has been crafted and sculpted with  paper.

 

May God, the Heavenly Father strengthen our heart to live in HIS love.

 

Wish you Merry Christmas and a Blessed New year.

 

P.S. I thank God, for helping me to complete this crib wonderfully— to HIS honor.

 

 

Listen to HIM

 

God speaks more to our heart, when we speak less and listen(1) more to HIS words.

1. Listen attentively with faith— with a calm spirit— and live in HIS love.

HIM= Jesus Christ, the Beloved Son of God.

Beautiful person

 

The true Beauty and strength of a person is— his Faith in God; his moral strength(1); his ability to Love, understand and forgive others.

1. Gentleness; kindness; patience; perseverance; diligence.

Jesus's presence is like...

 

Jesus's presence is like the ladder in Jacob's dream.  

God is very near to us and yet, we cannot feel the proximity of HIS loving presence.

Jesus's presence is like the burning bush that the Prophet Moses experienced.

God gives us the warmth of HIS love and in HIS faithful love HE relents(1) from consuming us— for our sins.

Jesus's presence is like the soft murmur of wind that the Prophet Elijah experienced.

God is always with us, in every little moments; in little Joy; in little satisfaction; in little calm; in little peace— and yet, we often fail to notice(2) HIS presence.

Jesus's presence is like the 'burning hearts' of the two disciples, on the road to Emmaus.

In quiet and silence, God instructs and enlightens our hearts, our minds with HIS wisdom and gives a burning zeal to proclaim HIS word.

1. For God is a God of tenderness and compassion; slow to anger, rich in faithful love.

2. Because we are searching for God's presence in greater things, and expecting God to give greater moments of happiness; satisfaction and peace— in truth, we miss the presence of God in abundance of little moments, which God gives us every day.

Holiness is for all

 

Holiness is about our constant ongoing faithful relationship with God, despite our difficulties; sufferings; weaknesses and sins.

 

Holiness count for much about our faithful relationship(1) with God than our virtuous and charitable deeds— how much we love and honour God despite our weaknesses and sins; how much we strive to be at peace with God.

 

Holiness is concerned with a life that is simple, and outstanding in a way that leaves a fragrance of our God relationship, in everything that we do.

 

Holiness calls for being a living witness of God— at all times, in all places.

 

On the path of Holiness, repentance is the first step that brings us closer to God. The commandment of love helps to strengthen and perfect us in our God relationship— making us Holy.

 

 

 

1. An act of honour to God— doing our best in our daily chores and assignments; an act of faith— through prayer and scripture reading; an act of thanksgiving— throughout the day; an act of humble submission, in the reverence of God— especially during difficult moments; an act of forgiveness; an act of sincerity, in the honour of God— strengthens our personal relationship with God. From this wellspring of our love relationship with God, will flow virtuous and charitable deeds— for the welfare of the world.