My greatest Christmas presents and memories pale beside God’s greatest gift to the world. Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me, for by His sacrifice on the cross is my salvation.
John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
God’s gift was wrapped in love. It reaches to all humanity, to "Whosoever" will believe. You are in that world. We go to a hill called Calvary and see Jesus agonizing on the cruel cross, a sacrifice for the sins of mankind.
Jesus had the tenderest heart that ever beat in any human body, but there came from Him the most serious warnings about a terrible hell. He didn’t want anybody to perish in that place, so He died for the sins of the world. Only believe on Jesus.
God calls on us to trust His Son for eternal salvation. Have you done that?
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
When Jesus Came
Luke 2:10-11 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
The Jewel of Heaven made His entrance into this world robed in flesh as a man, just as God promised. His virgin birth forever changed humanity. He came to provide salvation for the world.
Mary wrapped Him in swaddling clothes---strips of cloth that were commonly used at death. Just moments after His birth the cross was already in view. We can’t celebrate Christmas without considering Calvary.
The birth of Jesus ought to stir us because He came to Redeem those who believe on Him. He came to give believers eternal life. He came to give them the glorious privilege of knowing Him intimately.
As we ponder His birth, life, death, and Resurrection, it ought to bring us to our feet in praise and adoration.
The Jewel of Heaven made His entrance into this world robed in flesh as a man, just as God promised. His virgin birth forever changed humanity. He came to provide salvation for the world.
Mary wrapped Him in swaddling clothes---strips of cloth that were commonly used at death. Just moments after His birth the cross was already in view. We can’t celebrate Christmas without considering Calvary.
The birth of Jesus ought to stir us because He came to Redeem those who believe on Him. He came to give believers eternal life. He came to give them the glorious privilege of knowing Him intimately.
As we ponder His birth, life, death, and Resurrection, it ought to bring us to our feet in praise and adoration.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
God's Purpose For Our Lives
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
There’s so much we don’t know, but believers can know that their lives are in the hands of God. We may not always feel it, but what we feel is not the test of what we know. We may not know how or why, but God’s works often remain a mystery.
All things work together for good “to them that love God.” Only those who are saved (born again) truly love God. If a believer is convinced that God is the all-wise, all-loving, all-powerful God of the universe, then he/she can humbly accept all that He puts in their lives.
God has a purpose for each believer. All things also work together for good to them who allow God to fulfill His purpose in their lives. God's purpose is for us to be conformed to the image of His Son.
There’s so much we don’t know, but believers can know that their lives are in the hands of God. We may not always feel it, but what we feel is not the test of what we know. We may not know how or why, but God’s works often remain a mystery.
All things work together for good “to them that love God.” Only those who are saved (born again) truly love God. If a believer is convinced that God is the all-wise, all-loving, all-powerful God of the universe, then he/she can humbly accept all that He puts in their lives.
God has a purpose for each believer. All things also work together for good to them who allow God to fulfill His purpose in their lives. God's purpose is for us to be conformed to the image of His Son.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Our Greatest Need
The night God became flesh and walked among men ranks as one of the greatest moments in human history. It was a night of tremendous miracles and great blessings. It was the night when Jesus came to die.
Luke 2:10,11 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent a scientist.
If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent an economist. If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent an entertainer.
If our greatest need had been military, God would have sent a soldier. If our greatest need had been for justice, God would have sent a judge.
But our greatest need was forgiveness and redemption and God sent a Savior!
Luke 2:10,11 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent a scientist.
If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent an economist. If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent an entertainer.
If our greatest need had been military, God would have sent a soldier. If our greatest need had been for justice, God would have sent a judge.
But our greatest need was forgiveness and redemption and God sent a Savior!
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Grace And Christmas
Luke 1:46-47,50 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. . . . . And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Mary knows that she isn't the only one who has received grace from God. The grace of God is operating today! There’s grace to save sinners, grace to reclaim backsliders, grace for battles, trials and valleys.
To fear God is to reverence Him for Who He is and what He does.
Mary continues to praise the Lord because He isn’t coming to reach out to the proud and the mighty, but to reveal Himself to those who were poor and humble.
In fact, God has reversed the order of society. Those who are considered great by men will be brought low, while those who trust in the Lord, though they may be poor and humble, will be exalted for their faith in Him.
Mary knows that she isn't the only one who has received grace from God. The grace of God is operating today! There’s grace to save sinners, grace to reclaim backsliders, grace for battles, trials and valleys.
To fear God is to reverence Him for Who He is and what He does.
Mary continues to praise the Lord because He isn’t coming to reach out to the proud and the mighty, but to reveal Himself to those who were poor and humble.
In fact, God has reversed the order of society. Those who are considered great by men will be brought low, while those who trust in the Lord, though they may be poor and humble, will be exalted for their faith in Him.
Monday, December 7, 2015
What Are You Thinking?
What are you thinking? Does it matter? Our minds are like computers: garbage in/garbage out or good in/good out. Think about what you allow to enter your mind. The Apostle Paul tells believers how they should think.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
So, how do you think about things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report when many are blitzed by a cesspool of filth every day?
Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: . . . .
Think on things of virtue. Read, study, and meditate on God's Word. Listen to gospel music. Keep your mind on the things of God. Sing praises to Him. Pray for your pastor, the unsaved, the sick and the widows. Do kind deeds. Think about it.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
So, how do you think about things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report when many are blitzed by a cesspool of filth every day?
Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: . . . .
Think on things of virtue. Read, study, and meditate on God's Word. Listen to gospel music. Keep your mind on the things of God. Sing praises to Him. Pray for your pastor, the unsaved, the sick and the widows. Do kind deeds. Think about it.
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Gifts, Talents, And Abilities
Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Born again believers are saved by grace. We are washed in the same blood. We are headed to the same Heaven. We sing the same song. You or I will never be better than any other believer.
1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am.
If you and I are living the right kind of lives for Jesus, we’ll never be any more or any less than God intends us to be. Whatever gifts, talents and abilities we have were not given to us so we might be exalted.
Our gifts and talents should always honor Jesus and glorify the Father. God's grace equalizes us--- one with the other. God decides what we do and to what extent we do it. Therefore, He leaves us no room for pride.
Born again believers are saved by grace. We are washed in the same blood. We are headed to the same Heaven. We sing the same song. You or I will never be better than any other believer.
1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am.
If you and I are living the right kind of lives for Jesus, we’ll never be any more or any less than God intends us to be. Whatever gifts, talents and abilities we have were not given to us so we might be exalted.
Our gifts and talents should always honor Jesus and glorify the Father. God's grace equalizes us--- one with the other. God decides what we do and to what extent we do it. Therefore, He leaves us no room for pride.
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