2Corinthians 5:17 (Amplified) says, "Therefore, if any person is (ingrafted) in Christ Jesus (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old (previous moral and spiritual condition) has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new is come."
Merry Christmas!
It's exciting and interesting for the believer, to see all the revelation knowledge that's being brought forth in these last days. There are things being learned today, that are from God and some things that are not from Him. We must steadfastly and intently listen to the Holy Spirit, because there are many voices in the world. These voices are trying to mislead and distract the children of God and the world.
In light of Christmas season, I'd like to return to perhaps the greatest revelation of all and that is the truth of our salvation in the Gift of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. There are many foolish teachings out there, with some Truth. One thing we can count on is the Truth of the Virgin birth, death and the resurrection of Jesus have come to save and cleanse us from all sin and righteousness, when we place our faith in the Heavenly Father.
We have become new creations in Him and "Old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new." Even though I might not understand the entire thing, I can still believe it, because my God, "Who isn't a Man that He should lie," has said it. There are those who will argue about what day Jesus was born and what day we should observe Christmas. I might not know the exact day Jesus was born, but I do know that HE WAS BORN. Every day is Christmas to me, as I thank God daily for His Gift to me and to all who will accept His Gift.
It doesn't matter to me, whether or not you're from a different denomination, because if you've received the Gift of salvation, then you're a part of my family and we are all part of God's family. Loving and giving become part of people's lives during this time of year and God is using this time (whether or not we understand it) to move in the lives of humanity. More people reach out in love, to give and bless others during this season, probably more than any other. Families come together, praises are being lifted up and people are being touched by the Spirit of God in a way that we don't seem to be open too, at other times.
I don't wish to argue over "who is right and who is not," but I simply want to rejoice because HE IS RIGHT and because of that, I am saved and free. Some of the things that argue about, are not really important to God. The one basic Truth, that He sent His Son into the world to save mankind for as many as will believe, is what matters to Him.
This is a Christmas Gift that will last throughout eternity, for those who will accept it. It doesn't matter what color we are, what position we hold, what our background is, what political persuasion we hold, or if we are wealthy. We only need the Truth of salvation in God's Gift of grace. Because we continue struggling with everyday things of life and this world, we have the assurance that, no matter what might come, we will see our loved ones in the House of our Father.
Times change, things become more and more complicated, which can cause us to forget the true meaning of being a new creation. We can sometimes become frustrated by things in life that we still don't understand, but the one thing I can always rely on, is the fact that my Father Loves me and watches over me. Some people become depressed during this time of year, because they don't have money to buy gifts for their loved ones. This is the perfect time to reach out in Love, to as many people as we can. We can share in the joy of giving, that we've seen modeled after God Who gave His Only Son on our behalf.
How much we give isn't as important as the Spirit in which we give. Christmas doesn't "come from a store," but from the heart. As we approach the ending of the calendar year 2016 and the beginning of 2017, let's allow the Spirit move you forward, into a life of giving and caring for all you are able. Don't let Christmas end on the 26th, but continue throughout the year.
Romans 14:6-9 (Amplified) says, "He who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. He who also eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God; while he who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. None of us lives to himself (but to the Lord), and none of us dies to himself (but to the Lord) for if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die we die to the Lord, So then, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord For Christ died and lived again for this very purpose, that He might be Lord both of the dead and the living."
Because of God's Gift of Love and grace, we have cause to praise Him at this time of year, and all year long. We praise Him because in Christ Jesus, we belong to God, now and forever.
Merry Christ and a Blessed New Year and always,
Jim
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