Random thoughts, ideas,
sayings, truths and ideals for the Christmas season… read on and let’s
celebrate the reason for this season!
“God manifest in the flesh - that is
what is made profoundly possible for you and me by the Redemption.”
(Oswald Chambers in My Utmost For His Highest for Dec 25)
John 1:14
(NASB)
“And the Word became flesh,
and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from
the Father, full of grace and truth.”
Spiritual maturity is seeing and
seizing God-ordained opportunities. Think of every opportunity as God’s gift to
you. What you do with those opportunities is your gift to God. I’m absolutely
convinced that our greatest regrets in life will be missed opportunities. (In A Pit With A Lion on a Snowy Day, page 17)
Born at Christmas more than 2,000
years ago (not Dec 25th yet this is the day we remember). Sent from
God. Savior of the world. Our Savior. My Savior and my
friend.
Jesus
Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Not just a baby in a manger.
Not just a man on a cross, but the God who loves us all the time and
forever. At Christmas we celebrate that truth and are giving countless
opportunities that tell others that Christmas is all about Jesus.
...Let your compassion quickly meet
our needs, for we are on the brink of despair. Help us, O God of our
salvation! Help us for the glory of your name. Save us and
forgive our sins for the honor of your name.
we
can give without loving, but we cannot love without giving - quote from a friend
Luke 1:38 (NIV)
"I am the Lord's servant,"
Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel
left her.
Matthew 1:24 (NIV)
When Joseph woke up, he did what the
angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.
That's the story of Mary and Joseph,
the earthly parents of Jesus. Because both chose to follow what God said,
the world has been and continues to be changed. Small choices have made a
big difference.
God gave. That means we should
give. God loves us. That means we should love others. Real
love gives to others without a thought of what it will get in return. I
pray that this Christmas and in 2012 that we will be givers. I pray that
our giving will bless people and help lives to change, beginning with you and
me.
NOTE: many of these are taken from posts around Christmas the last 8
years.
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