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The Northeastern Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Africa proclaims, witnesses and shares the Good News of God's Grace in Jesus Christ.
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Bishop's Post
Dec2025 / Jan2026

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"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."(Romans 8:38–39)
As we celebrate the Christmas season and approach a new year, we are reminded of the deep assurance that lies at the heart of our faith: nothing can ever separate us from the love of God revealed in Christ Jesus. Life is often uncertain and demanding, but God’s love remains constant—stronger than fear, failure, or the unknown. This truth brings peace to anxious hearts and gives us courage to step into the future with confidence and hope.
By God’s grace alone, we are forgiven, renewed, and set free. Grace is not a reward for what we have done; it is the transforming gift of God’s mercy and love. It changes how we see ourselves and how we live. Because we are loved and accepted by God, we no longer need to prove ourselves or earn our worth. Instead, we are freed to live joyfully and to act out of love rather than fear.
This grace empowers us to become instruments of God’s love in the world—to forgive as we have been forgiven, to serve and to love others with the same openness and compassion that Christ has shown to us. Grace and love are not passive; they move us into action, shaping our relationships, our communities, and the way we engage with the world.
The birth of Christ is a great sign of this transforming grace. In Jesus, God came near to us—entering our human story and bringing light into our darkness. He came not to condemn but to redeem, not to demand but to give. As His followers, we are called to reflect this same love: to be people of peace, reconciliation, and hope in every place God has put us.
May the joy of Christ’s coming fill your homes and hearts this Christmas. And as we enter 2026, may we live each day in the power of God’s grace—trusting fully in His unbreakable love, walking in freedom, and sharing that love boldly and generously with all whom we meet.

Theodor Jäckel

WATCHWORD 2026

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I am making everything new! Revelations 12,5
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