I'll Carry You

God promised to carry Israel through difficult times of captivity and ultimately restore her land to her. Many in the 21st Century witnessed the survival of the Jewish people, the return to their homeland, and them becoming a nation in 1948.

Isaiah 46:4 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.

What a powerful and encouraging message. God will carry us too, through old age and "hoar hairs" (graying years).

Jesus said, "Ye must be born again." From the moment you trust in Him, you are God's child, and He is committed to load you on His back and carry you forever. He will carry your burdens and heartaches and cares. Trust Him.

A Challenge For Next Year

The day after Christmas finds many playing with new toys, wearing new garments, and smiling at new pictures destined for memory books. Now is a good time to reflect on the past year and our relationship with God. Are we where The Lord wants us to be?

Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

God's  people are called upon to become heavenly minded. Challenge yourself to think about Heavenly things next year. Focus on making future activities and plans in light of eternity. Lay out decisions before The Lord.

From His place at the Father's right hand, Jesus makes intercession for us. He gives us all we need to live for Him.

Romans 8:31  . . . .  If God be for us, who can be against us?

The Real Christmas Story

 A little boy came home from Sunday School, excited to tell his mom what he learned.  "I learned all about the first Christmas. There wasn't a Santa Claus way back then, so these three fellows on camels had to deliver all the toys. And Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer with his nose so bright wasn't there so they had to have this big spotlight in the sky to find their way around."

Thank God for the Bible! In His holy, inspired, infallible Word, God sets the record straight where Christmas is concerned! Jesus is the reason for the season. He is the main reason, but He isn't the only one! 

Christmas is A time for giving, for good tidings, for amazing grace, and for glorifying God.

Born in Bethlehem

The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem was prophesied by Micah 700 years earlier. Joseph and Mary were living in Nazareth. It probably never entered their mind to go to Bethlehem. An eighty mile trip would've been hard on an expectant mother.

Luke 2:1 And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Ceasar Agustus, that all the world should be taxed.

God used a pagan emperor to ensure that His Son would be born in the right place at the right time.

Jesus was born to die. Every lamb, ram, goat, bird, etc., that had been sacrificed through the ages pointed to the Special Birth.

Jesus is why Noah built an Ark, Abraham built an altar, Moses built a Tabernacle, Solomon built a Temple, God built a hill called Calvary. Jesus came to earth to be our savior. Why? Because He loves you and me.