Fully Opened Gift
Advent Day 25
Luke 2: 36 There was
also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She
was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37
and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but
worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. 38 Coming up to them at that very
moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were
looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. 39 When Joseph and Mary had
done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to
their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was
filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
AS we conclude this Advent Season, contemplating and celebrating
God’s miraculous gift for you, there’s one thought I ‘d like to leave with you.
You can live the
same kind of life Jesus did.
Jesus lived in the
power of the Holy Spirit. That same Spirit is available to live inside you and
change your life. How does this happen? You confess your sins to Jesus and
acknowledge him as your Lord, the highest authority in your life—and as your
Savior—the One who cancels all the debt of the sin in your life.
When Jesus’ Spirit
lives in you, you will gradually gain a more clear understanding of God’s will
in your life. When you follow his will, you will find that the Spirit fills you
with power to take steps down new paths and strength to resist temptation.
You will grow in
your relationship with God day by day as you hear his voice from the Bible,
from the Spirit and from those who teach his Word. You will fall in love with Jesus,
and you will know his deep love for you.
In your love
relationship with the Almighty God, your heart will then live in peace because
your life is focused on the Prince of Peace. You will live in joy knowing the
God of the universe cares deeply for you. You will live in expectation of a new
life with him for eternity.
May you joyfully
celebrate Christmas, and faithfully anticipate your Savior coming again. Jesus
loves you.
Unwrap God’s Gift
and fully receive his loving Savior, who is for you.
Merry Christmas.
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