Its been a blessed year! Thank you my friends, for being a major part of it. For most of us, There’s nothing like the happy (and sometimes chaotic) disorder of Christmas morning. Children hurriedly tear wrapping paper off the packages to find they got exactly what they were hoping for. However, the ultimate joy comes from exploring and using these gifts that they have been given. How unusual it would be, if a child decided to keep a present without unwrapping it. ......Yet, that’s how many Christians treat the priceless gift of salvation. They accept it, but never bother to explore all the riches available to them as children of God. Because of His great love for us, our heavenly Father offers the gift of salvation, to everyone who will accept it. Unlike the earthly presents we accumulate and eventually discard, this gift of salvation, lasts forever and provides us with the promise of eternal life. God gave what was most precious to Him: His beloved Son. Jesus came to earth in human flesh while remaining fully divine. On that first Christmas, the angels announced that a Savior had been born (Luke 2:11). To rescue us from eternal separation from God, He came to live a perfect life and die on the cross in our place. Now all who place their trust in Jesus receive mercy instead of punishment.......... The Greatest Gift! One of the benefits of salvation, is a personal relationship with God. Because of Christ’s sacrifice, we are accepted and have instant access to the Father. We are now free to “draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and grace to help us in times of need” (Heb. 4:16). Even when we falter, our fellowship can be restored, if we confess our sins (1 John 1:9). Perhaps the most incredible aspect of our salvation is the Holy Spirit, who lives within the heart of each believer. The Holy Spirit enables us to accomplish Gods will for our lives (John 14:16-17, 26). I’d like to encourage you to explore your gift of salvation this Christmas, and throughout the coming year. As you discover the riches of this treasure, may your heart overflow with praise and gratitude for all that God has provided. May God grant you the light in Christmas, which is FAITH, the warmth of Christmas which is LOVE.... the belief in Christmas which is TRUTH...the fulfillment of Christmas which is CHRIST! Merry Christmas!! ¸.•☆*´¨`☽.. ( ☆* PEACE...L☯ƔЄ...BLESSINGS...~ღ ´`★.¸¸¸. •°´♡¸.★*´
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 21:04:03 +0000