From the First Presidency

Sharing the Light of Jesus Christ

By President Russell M. Nelson

Official portrait of President Russell M. Nelson taken January 2018

Adapted from “The Light of Christmas: A Message from President Russell M. Nelson” (video), ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

Jesus Christ was born to bring light and joy to all who follow Him. Christmas is a special time to feel and share the Light of Jesus Christ.

You can do this by showing love to others, including:

• Two children, a boy and a girl, 8-10 years old are standing near each other. The young girl is trying to befriend the boy however he appears to look lonely.

  Those who are lonely.

• Two children, boys 8-10 years old. One looks discouraged. He is holding his schoolbooks. The other is trying to encourage him.

  Those who are tired or discouraged.

• Two children, girls, 8-10 years old. One is sitting holding her head in her hands. She does not need to be crying. The other girl is trying to comfort her.

  Those who are afraid.

I invite you to think of ways you can reach out and help others feel the Light of Jesus Christ. I wish you, my beloved friends, a very merry Christmas. May you find joy in helping others see and feel the Light of Jesus Christ.

Sharing His Light!

Page from the December 2022 Friend Magazine.

President Nelson invited us to find ways to help others feel the Light of Jesus Christ. What can you do?

I feel Jesus Christ’s light when …

I can share His light with …

I can share His light by …

Illustrations by Suwin Chan