Final exams are done. It’s time for a well-deserved Christmas break for students and teachers. The excitement for the big day is growing. People scurry about looking for the perfect Christmas gifts and carols are filling churches across the country. Christmas is one of the most important holidays in our country. We get days off of school, even the mailman gets a day off. There’s a feeling of connection to one another that isn’t often there during the rest of the year. It’s a time to gather as families – to share love with others – donate to various charities – to do random acts of kindness. All of these things are important, but are we missing the real reason for our celebratory feelings? Are we doing all these things to make us feel good or worthy of God’s grace?
The beauty of Christmas is not in what we can do or the cost of our gifts. It’s not even our concern for the plight of others. The greatest gift given to mankind, came wrapped in strips of cloth, as an ordinary baby, without sin, perfect in every way, true man and true God all rolled into one. That little child is the One who took on the devil and crushed him. Jesus is our most precious treasure. We certainly didn’t do one thing to deserve His love, but He gave it without question. There is no other God like Him. He offered Himself as a living sacrifice to pay the price for our forgiveness.
As we look forward to Christmas with anticipation this week, let’s not forget the perfect gift that came directly from the Creator of the Universe. He is coming back soon for the final judgment. Get ready. It won’t be long now. Come quickly, Lord Jesus.
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“Soon and very soon we are going to see the King!” 🎶 with tears, I opened the gift of YOU this morning. I was going to email you, but my youngest son and family coming. I felt well enough to start cooking in my kitchen; even after rough nights. Because our Savior was born…as you so beautifully explained that we don’t have to earn his worth,…this humble Savior came to save us! If we choose! All the things of Christmas are wonderful. The true reason to celebrate is why you, Paul, me, and so many others are here! I love you so much, Mama K and pray for you both every day! I’m so happy to read your words of wisdom. They always move me. 💚🫶🏻🎄
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I often wonder how God can continue to be so patient with us. Our world is crumbling and still He gifts us with life eternal to look forward to. In the meantime, we wait for his second coming. God is waiting for all of us. I pray that the coming new year will bring complete healing for you and Paul. Love you, dear adopted daughter. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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Amen amen amen! I’m so happy to be part of your family. And here we are, in the big family of God too! Without that hope, I couldn’t face this world! The prayer is perfect. I believe! I started to feel sad when I found out two from my support group of this cancer had died while I was away (there are over 100, but 45 of us meet by ZOOM each week~they are based out of California and members across the states and globe) God’s in control. For now, I’m here and I’ll fight with faith! But I believe in the impossible! 💚❤️🙏🏻♥️
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Amen! I think when people are clearheaded…focused on God’s messages, so much can help everyone.
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