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Christmas truth... God with us

 


Let me begin today’s e-devotion by simply saying THANK YOU to all who helped make last week’s Cuba sports ministry mission trip a success.  Your prayers and support were a vital part of this great efforts, and the impact is still going forward.


Our team served in five different Cuba cities with 15-20 church and sports ministry leaders attending each training season.  Each leader represented athletes and coaches that are part this important ministry and many churches that they are part of.  


My prayer for these leaders is not only are they stronger and better leaders, but I pray that hundreds of lives will be changed this coming year because of the commitment of these men and women to share the Gospel and let others know of hope in Jesus.  Keep praying.  More trips are being planned for 2025


John 1:14  NLT 

So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness.


The word came to us and was sent from God. The word became part of us and with us. Together. Isn’t that a great word?


The power of together might just beg the greatest discovery of all time. I mean we’ve seen that come alive to all of us. At one time or another you’ve experienced with us.


Isaiah 7:14  NLT

All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).


How do we apply this truth outside of Christmas?  Here it comes alive in the story of a baby come to earth and the promises of God fulfilled with brilliant light and love. For God loved us so He gave. To be with people. 


It began in the garden when God wanted to be with Adam and Eve. It moved on with his people even guiding them for 40 years in the wilderness. Moving forward to the promised Messiah and the birth of Christ.  On to the apostles who shared about Jesus day in and day out. Through the book of Acts Jesus appeared time after time to prove that He is life and is with us. Even as far as the book of Revelation God appears to John in the reminder that we are not alone. 


God is with us.  The hope of the world.  The story of Christmas.  The light we need every day of our lights.  Apply it.  Oh my.  Seek him. 


Isaiah 55:6-7  NLT 

Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. 7  Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.


Our Christmas series at The Community Fellowship is “Everyday Gospel”, and this week we discussed the greatly important truth that God is “with us” all the time!


Let’s celebrate Christmas and Jesus!

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