DECEMBER 3 - FAITH TO OVERCOME FEAR Christmas is about God keeping His promises. Christmas is about the coming of Christ into the world. Christmas is about the coming of Jesus in whom “the whole fullness of Deity dwells bodily.” (Col. 2:9) Christmas is about the virgin birth of a Savior Who is conceived miraculously by the Holy Spirit. (Isa 7:14) Christmas is about a very young woman experiencing a crisis of belief—and yet surrendering her plans, her fears and her life, to God. An angel appeared to a young virgin named Mary and told her: ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call His name Jesus… Mary asked the angel, “How can this be, since I have not been intimate with a man?” The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you,and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy One to be born will be called the Son of God...For nothing shall be impossible with God...“ I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. (Luke 1:31-32, 34-35, 38) It is amazing how Mary is fully obedient to the Lord, even though she doesn’t fully understand the implications of what is about to happen to her. We hold up Mary as a woman of strong faith. Marys faith is strong not simply because she listens, but it is strong because she accepts God’s Word, even when she doesn’t fully understand it. She was not only a hearer, but a doer of His Word. (James 1:22) “Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and rewards those who seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 Heavenly Father, you know that many times in our lives we hold back our faith because we cannot fully understand what is happening in our lives. Were reluctant. Were fearful. We want control. We ask this morning that you forgive us. Fill us with Your Spirit and give us the boldness to step out and act, allowing You to guide us when the way is uncertain. Increase our faith, Lord. In Your beautiful Name, Amen. When I am a seeker, I seek both night and day. I seek the Lord to help me, and He shows me the way. Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere. Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born. Share this post and share this Good News!
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:50:40 +0000
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