12.11.07
Tis The Season…
…for a lot of things! Yes, this is the Christmas season, which seems to have been replaced by the ‘holiday’ season with all it’s trappings. Holiday shopping at the holiday sales, parties, gifts, TV specials, all contribute to the exceeding ‘busy-ness’ of our days. While these secular celebrations aren’t necessarily bad in themselves, they do work together to rob us of our time and attention that should be spent in meditation and worship of our Savior. The coming of the messiah into our world, to save His people from their sin, is the greatest event in human history! We should not allow our secular events to displace our affection and attention to God’s great news of forgiveness and peace through Christ. As believers and followers of Jesus, we should take every opportunity this season to ‘take-back’ what we have given up to the secular celebrations. Take time to tell someone you know about the real reason for the season, the only reason for joy and rejoicing, the gift of eternal life and peace with God!
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing…” Ephesians 1:3
May Jesus and the reality of his life, death and resurrection be real and precious to you, during these special days.
God bless you through His Son,
Pastor Bill ><>