23 December 2010.
Matthew 1:22-23 All this took place to fulfil what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: "Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel" (which means, God with us).
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and checking through the weekend programmes on the TV there does not seem to be much recognition of the true message of Christmas. So because of that we all need to be able to share the message of Christmas with our family and friends reminding us all that Christmas is about God reconciling Himself with a wicked and sinful world. The birth of Baby Jesus to the Virgin Mary, 2000 years ago brings to this world the hope of peace, not a worldly peace but a true peace that reigns in the hearts of man. God is no longer angry, He has made His peace with us and when we recognise the sovereign rule of Jesus Christ in us, we are fully part of His blessing. Christmas is about the birth of new life in all of us, the old is gone, the new is here and each year we are reminded of this.
Joy to the world, Christ is born! Let this joy be in us and with us, may all that God wishes for us become true in us. Is it not better to receive what God has already given, than to ask for things that will only please ourselves?
Be encouraged today to bring Christmas to others.
David
Point to ponder: True Christmas joy is the sharing of the Christmas message.
Question to consider: Will you share the Christmas message?
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Dear friends don't forget the Carol's service at 5pm on Friday. And it's Joyce's farewell at tea on Sunday. The big one if Christmas service. This is an hour earlier at 9am.
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