Christmas is a special time of caring because God set the example. “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, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6 KJV). Jesus is that child born in a Bethlehem manger, God’s One and Only Son. He came the First Time as a lowly Savior, but He will return the Second Time as conquering king and judge to rule an earthly, millenial kingdom. The actions of the Messiah are wonderful and marvelous. His words are that of a counselor. Christ Jesus is The Mighty God to the consternation of His enemies. He is one with the Father. And, to our great joy, He is our Prince of Peace. Hallelujah! “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). Father, all praise to You for sending us Your Son. Forever thank you! May the gladness You put in our heart translate into the caring we give one another. You are the founder of the feast and reason for this season. We gratefully praise You! In Jesus’ name, amen.
KING of Kings
Our Heavenly Citizenship
2024 is a year that can divide a nation, churches, and families, when Americans elect a President of the United States (POTUS), unless we remember our Heavenly Citizenship. True followers of Jesus Christ rally around the name of the KING of Kings and LORD of Lords, realizing man’s political distinctions may inadequately characterize the truth. “But our citizenship is in heaven – and we also eagerly await a savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 3:20 NET). As fervently as we may feel and vote for issues and candidates, let us be charitable with those on the other side of the aisle. “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” (2Corinthians 4:18 NIV). LORD, all the results of the upcoming election are in Your hands. May those results only confirm our gaze upon the eternal. Amen.
The Audacious Birth of Christ
“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall He [Messiah Jesus] come forth unto Me [Yahweh] that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” (Micah 5:2 KJV). The context of this passage from Micah announced an upcoming military siege of Israel, in stark contrast to a sleepy Bethlehem manger. The reality of Spiritual Warfare meant Yahweh must retake the earthly realm beginning with a demonstration by the Son of Man of the attainability of the sons of Adam to be and do all the will of God through a life of perfect obedience, God’s original intention for man. Our Creator is thus justified. Sacrificing His Son, we are justified. And, putting down Satan’s final rebellion, God is magnified. “Of the increase of His [Messiah’s] 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 9:7 KJV). Amen.
We Need A Miracle 