Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10)
Do you have a Bible in your home?
Do you have the freedom to read it whenever you want to?
Do you have worship music in your home?
Do you have the freedom to listen to it when you want to?
The God of the Universe–the One who created everything and holds it all in His hand–created each of us in His image, to bear his likeness, His imprint. It is only when Christ dwells within our hearts, radiating the pure light of His love through our humanity, that we discover who we are and what we were intended to be. (Wendy Moore)
The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel–which means, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23)
Here is love, that God sent His Son,
His Son who never offended,
His Son who was always His delight.
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your father in heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16)
The Christmas season is in full swing. It’s in this season, we have a tremendous opportunity to shine God’s light. During a time where Christmas has become just another “Happy Holiday”. We need to shine the light of Jesus. We need to embrace the full meaning of Christmas. Yes, gifts are great, the decorations are fun, the songs are beautiful, the food is amazing, and the family get togethers are the best. But may we not forget the reason we celebrate Christmas. May it not get lost in the shuffle of shopping, wrapping, and eating. May we stop and embrace the message of this season, so someone new can experience Christ.
Can you bind the beautiful Pleiades? Can you loose the cords of Orion? Can you bring forth the constellations in their seasons or lead out the Bear with its cubs? Do you know the laws of the heavens? Can you set up God’s dominion over the earth? (Job 38:31-33)