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Listen to His Nudge

4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. ~ Galatians 4:4-5

God didn’t wait until the last minute to send His Son into the world. He didn’t wait until it was almost too late. It was at the fullness of time that God gave the entire world hope. And we celebrate God’s gift of hope every Christmas.

Imagine if God waited. Imagine the lives that could’ve been lost. Imagine the people that wouldn’t’ve heard the good news. We all have a call on our lives, but if we aren’t awake and alert, paying attention to the times and to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we could miss our opportunity to share that hope with someone. The hope of eternal life. The hope of salvation. The hope of Jesus.

Don’t let all the bright shiny lights of the world null you to sleep. Wake up and pay attention to the subtle nudge of the Holy Spirit. He’s our guide, and if He could lead the wise men and the shepherds to be in the right place at the right time, then He can nudge and lead you.

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Safe in His Hands

27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one. ~ John 10:27–30

There you have it from Jesus’ own mouth. No one can snatch us out of His hands. We are secure in His hands. All we have to do is to continue in obedience. All we have to do is abide in His everlasting, eternal love.

Therefore, Christmas is the security that we have in Jesus. That no matter what they take from us. No matter if they confiscate our property, and I believe that time is coming and is even right at the door when they will soon start the confiscation of Christian property to keep us compliant. Still, even if they do, they can’t take or confiscate our salvation.

So, no matter what may come your way, no one, and that means no one, can separate you from God. When we get all concerned about what’s happening around us, when we get all concerned when things aren’t going as we think they ought to, and we ask, what about all these times? We can have confidence that not even death can separate us from Christ, for to die is to gain.

Heavenly Father, help me to grasp the understanding that I am safe in Your hands. Help me to truly understand that nothing can penetrate Your love for me. Help me to understand that the only way I can be separated from You is to freely walk away, and may I never do so. Help me to build my life on You that my foundation may be strong and secure so that when rain and floods come my way, I can stand firm in You. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.

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Love Recklessly

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4–8

At Christmas time, there are community outreaches to get involved in that will give you the opportunity to give back. Why is this so important? Because the body of Christ builds up, not tears down. The body of Christ unites; it does not divide. The body of Christ encourages it does not discourage. Because we operate in love, and love always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres.

And when would be a better time to start reaching out to others and bettering your community than Christmas? Because Christmas is a time for helping those in our community who are in need. Churches are filled with those who don’t have enough. They barely make ends meet.

I understand that there are scam artists out there. But even if we’re scammed 9 out 10 times, we’ve still helped the one. Isn’t that the point of leaving the 99? Isn’t that the beautiful, self-sacrificing, reckless love that saved us? If we could all love as Christ does, the world would be a much better place.

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Follow in God’s Footsteps

6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. ~ Proverbs 22:6

In today’s world, so many young people are growing up without true role models. Their role models are celebrities, athletes, and other people who are far off and don’t know their names. I challenge you this Christmas to take the time out and mentor someone as God took the time to mentor you.

God could’ve left us on our own. He could’ve left us in our own filth and ignorance, but out of His own love for us, He set aside everything and became man. He took the form of an innocent baby, and every year at Christmas, we take the time to remember and celebrate His first sacrifice. We celebrate Him becoming our greatest mentor.

None of us were born knowing Christ; we all had to learn. We all had to be taught. We all had to be mentored.

Statics say that:

    • 55% of young adults with a mentor are less likely than their peers to skip a day of school
    • 78% – more likely to volunteer regularly
    • 90% – are interested in becoming a mentor themselves
    • 130% – are more likely to hold leadership positions

So many of us have become spiritually lazy and spiritually asleep that we don’t even see the impact that we could make in our own community. This Christmas, think about becoming a mentor. Don’t just give a physical gift and call it a day. Give something that is priceless, your time and knowledge of Christ. Let the tradition of self-sacrificing for the sake of another continue.

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Go Tell It On The Mountain

10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” ~ Luke 2:10-12

God gave us the most precious gift of all that very first Christmas. He gave us Jesus Christ. In Him, there is salvation and everlasting life. There is freedom and rest. There is hope and joy. And the free gift that is Jesus is free for anyone who wants Him. And if we want Him and accept Him, He will not be taken away from us.

Now, don’t misunderstand me. I did not say we couldn’t give it up. I said it will not be taken from us.

They might ban Bibles in schools. They may outlaw prayer in government buildings. They may try to lockdown churches. They may try to prohibit praise and worship in our services, but they cannot take the free gift of salvation from us. No man can pluck us out of His hand.

This is a gift like none other. Don’t keep it to yourselves. Don’t keep the name of Jesus quiet and hidden from others. This is the time of hope and rejoicing, for Christ has come down to us and has not left us as orphans. This is the time we remember His birth, His first sacrifice. He left all He had, His throne, crown, and Godliness. He set everything aside for us. Don’t keep that to yourself. Tell everyone who will listen to the good news of Christ.

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The First Christmas Gift

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: And the government shall be upon His shoulder: And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, Upon the throne of David, and upon His kingdom, To order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice From henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. ~ Isaiah 9:6–7

Therefore, Christmas is all about Giving, for a child was born, but a Son was given. God gave us an eternal Christmas present that very first Christmas. This is indeed the gift that keeps on giving because no matter when you are born, no matter where you are born, you still have the free opportunity to accept that eternal Christmas present. Christ was given, not just to the Jews, but to all of mankind. To everyone that will accept Him.

Why? Because we are living in a time that God has poured out His Spirit on all flesh. Not some. Not most. But all. Therefore, anyone who calls on the name of the LORD. No matter their bloodline. No matter their sin. No matter their past. ANYONE who calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Accept The First Christmas Gift.

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Proclaim the Good News

4 We must work the works of Him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. ~ John 9:4-5

Jesus said that He and His disciples had to work the works of Him who sent Him. We, too, must work the works of Jesus, for the night is coming. The times are evil, and no one listens to our message anymore.

Christians no longer believe that the Great Commission is for them but for the Pastor alone. We only have a short time on this earth to achieve the maximum produce. And if so, we had better start working and doing what Jesus told us to do.

Go ye into all the world and proclaim the Good News.

This Christmas, let us proclaim to every tribe and every nation starting with our own. Let us win souls for the LORD.

Heavenly Father, thank You that You allow us to be a part of what You are doing. Help us to be bold in proclaiming the Good News. Open the spiritual eyes of those who are not serving You, and call them to Yourself. In Jesus Name, amen.

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Follow The Paved Way

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. ~ Matthew 1:18

Notice, the angel told Joseph that the child that was conceived in her was from the Holy Spirit and not by the Holy Spirit. There was no actual sexual contact there as in Greek Mythology when the gods would come down and procreate with human women to produce children.

Jesus always was and will always be. He existed as the Word of God from eternity past, but when Mary was found to be with child, that Word became flesh or became a human being, as John’s Gospel declares.

We don’t serve a half-man, half-god. We don’t serve a demi-god. We don’t serve a man who became God. We serve the one and only true God who became flesh. Who came to earth as a baby that He might live as a man and overcome as a man so that we can then overcome through Him. Our God is unlike any other god. He is the God of gods. The King of kings. The LORD of lords. There is none like Him.

So be encouraged today. You don’t overcome on your own strength, but through the strength of Almighty God who paved the way.

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Return to Your Heavenly Father

16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. ~ John 3:16

God loves everyone, but not everyone returns to the Father to receive their free gift of eternal life. So, yes, His love for us is Eternal. Psalms 136. It’s unconditional. Romans 5:7-8. But His love can only do so much.

His love is what allows us to return to Him and receive salvation, but His love for you won’t save you if you don’t come to Him. Just as the prodigal son couldn’t receive food, shelter, water, life without returning to his father, neither can we receive Eternal Life without returning to our Heavenly Father.

God’s love alone won’t save you. You have to make the conscientious decision to accept His love and abide in His love. Otherwise, we will remain outside of His love.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Return to Your Heavenly Father.

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Be More Than Conquerors

37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. ~ Romans 8:37

We have been set free from the yoke of slavery of sin and have been granted the status of sons and daughters of God Almighty. So, we no longer have to give in to sin; but instead, we can overcome sin through Christ Jesus, for we overcome through the Blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony according to Revelation 12:10-11. We are not overcome, but we overcome through Christ Jesus, for we are more than conquerors. We are sons and daughters of God Most High.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Be More Than Conquerors.

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