Getting down to the wire and before we know it (if the world doesn't end tomorrow, of course), Christmas will be here. Celebrating the most important event ever...the coming of our Messiah, Jesus Christ. I know you've heard of Him. Perhaps many of you have gotten past "hearing about Him" to knowing Him as your Lord and Savior, your King, your Provider, your reason for living. You know He's the right Gift.
Anyone who has lost hope, lost love, lost stability, lost family and finds Jesus knows why we celebrate Him, at Christmas time and everyday of our lives. He has never left us. He has never failed us. He is faithful even when we are not.
Do you know Him? Is He Lord of your life? Are your burdens at His feet and you are at peace? That's what He wants. Us to have His peace because He can fix what's broken, including your heart. He stores our tears in a bottle.
This Christmas, why not focus on Him. Not Santa Claus, gift exchanges and family gatherings. Not parties, baking cookies and egg nog. But, just Jesus. No fancy wrapping came with Him as our gift from God, only a ragged blanket. A manger used for feeding animals was His bed. He cried and was helpless at birth, no fancy crown on His head. But, He is Worthy of our Praise, our Honor, and our Love. He is our King.
My prayer is if once the packages under your tree are opened you still feel empty, you'll seek the gift of Jesus and be filled with every good thing...love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. This gift is free! Just ask God for it. Nothing to do first, if any changes are needed, believe me, He will bring them about if you sincerely turn yourself over to Him.
Have a very Merry Christmas
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Merry Christmas - do you have the right gift?
Posted by Flo at 11:10 AM
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My mother never liked Christmas all that much because she felt obligated to buy everyone stuff. We kids were so spoiled that we expected a ton of gifts. Now in my older years I am somewhat like that myself and have resorted to Gift cards because I don't like to try and figure our waht anyone wants or would like. Nita still likes to buy gifts along with a few gift cards. I like the cards eveyone shares thru the mail or internet. Jesus is the Gift that keeps on giving forever. Merry Christmas Flo and Bob and all your families.
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