Changed Forever
Day 39: Luke 1:33 The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
IN THE midst of this joyous moment for Simeon, he prophesys the summary of Jesus’ life. Jesus will cause change. People will rise, and people will fall because of Jesus’ life. Jesus makes a difference.
The Christmas message is about change. When Jesus came to the earth no one stayed the same.
We’ve read of Mary and Joseph experiencing new lives of faith. Before Jesus went to the cross, thousands of people saw his miracles. They were fed, healed and cleansed of sin. After his death and resurrection, millions have experienced the amazing grace of salvation because of Jesus’ blood on the cross.
Yes, Jesus broke into the world as God’s great Gift to mankind. Jesus is a gift to your life to guide you to change to bring you closer to your God. How do you do that?
You check in with Jesus and tell him, “Lord, I need to change. Show me what to do.” Then listen to his voice. Where’s his voice? It’s in the bible. Jesus’ voice is in the words of a friend who knows Jesus, who loves you and listens to you. Jesus’ voice is in the words of a pastor who knows Jesus and offers you the truth. God’s voice is in the Spirit that quietly speaks to you.
Listen to him, and he will break into your life to save you from harm, to protect you from evil, to offer you hope, and to show you his peace. Yes, in the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus is still doing miracles. He is still changing you.
Pause and Consider: your life must change to live more closely with Jesus.
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