Christmastime around the world is a time of connecting with family and friends. The Dubai airport is busiest this time of year with people flying out to visit family.

For those of us still in Dubai during December, we can feel the gloom of loneliness lurking around every corner of life. But instead of filling our calendars with traditions and activities (which can lead us to miss Jesus), we take time this week to see in God’s Word that all who believe in Jesus are welcomed into God’s family. God’s family is a complete family, with a perfect Father. God’s family is one saturated in love and grace, where you will never have to say goodbye.