I know, this is an odd time to talk about suffering
and sorrow; this is the season of joy and good cheer - it is a time of
visions and sugar plumbs; but people do suffer at Christmas - people die. For
multitudes, this is the saddest season of all. But "What A Friend we Have in
Jesus." For the next few minutes I want to share with you:
"THE
DEEPER MEANING OF CHRISTMAS"
There was a reason for Jesus descent into the world
of humanity - and here it is: "That He
(Jesus) Might Destroy him that had the Power of Death, that is, the Devil."
Christ gave up His glory to become man, He regained His glory when He arose
and ascended to heaven. Now He shares that glory with all who trust Him for
salvation. The "Deeper Meaning of Christmas" is found in Hebrews 2: 9-10.
"But we see Jesus ... etc."
The central truth of Christmas is that "God took
upon Himself human flesh." We Christian know this, yet we have a serious
problem, for it is obvious that man is not exercising dominion over creation
as God said we should. Note what He said in Genesis 1:26 - 28 (Read). God
made man in His own image - man was to have dominion ...
".. over every creeping thing.." "God created man in His own image .. and have
dominion over every living thing..."
The major reason we don't experience the magnetism of
Jesus is: "We have raised the Cross on the steeple of
the Church, and not the market place." If we are to be better people
for celebrating Christmas this year, it will be because the Christ of
Christmas lives within our hearts. There is not enough darkness in all the
world to put out the light of one candle. When a candle is lighted, darkness
goes away, and a touch of wonder remains.
As we review Hebrews 2: 7-10, we cannot help but be
amazed at the grace and wisdom of God. It was this very act of Grace that
made possible our salvation and all that goes with it. Jesus accomplished
something the angels could never accomplish; He made it possible for us to
share in His glory. He is not ashamed to call us His brothers and sisters -
are we ashamed to call Him Lord? This is "The Deeper Meaning of Christmas."
><)))> In "HIS"
Service
Bro. Roy
PRAYER Rx --- December 25
Dear Lord Jesus, slow me down and help me to take time, especially today,
to think of the true meaning of Christmas - to experience its peace, to feel
its love, to taste its joy, to read of Your birth, to sing of that first
silent and holy night. ... Christmas will be what I make it. As for my family
and me, help us to make it Your day, Lord.
In Your holy name I pray.
Amen.
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