Jesus Calling:
I am King of Kings and Lord or Lords, dwelling in dazzlingly bright light! I am also your Shepherd, Companion, and Friend- the One who never lets go of your hand. Worship Me in My holy Majesty; come close to Me, and rest in My Presence. You need Me both as God and as Man. Only My incarnation on that first, long-ago Christmas could fulfill your neediness. Since I went to such extreme measures to save you from your sins, you can be assured that I will graciously give you all you need. Nurture well your trust in Me as Savior, Lord, and Friend. I have held back nothing in My provision for you. I have even deigned to live within you! Rejoice in all that I have done for you, and My Light will shine through you into the world. As you celebrate the wonder of My birth in Bethlehem, celebrate also your rebirth into eternal life. This everlasting gift was the sole purpose of My entering your sin-stained world. Receive My gift with awe and humility. Take time to explore the very dimensions of My love. Allow thankfulness to flow freely from your heart in response to My glorious gift. Let My Peace rule in your heart, and be thankful. Such a beautiful passage for this Christmas season! A beautiful reminder of the true reason for the season-- the birth of our Savior who came to Earth as one of us, the sacrifices of our Savior Lord Jesus Christ, and the joy and peace He brings us. The most beautiful blessing & gift. The Lord says, "Receive My gift with awe and humility, allow thankfulness to flow freely from your heart in response to My glorious gift. Let My Peace rule in your heart, and be thankful." Powerful words--awe, humility, thankfulness, glorious gift, and peace. Christmas Eve church service has always been one of my favorites, not only because we are celebrating the birth of our Savior, but because I can feel those raw emotions as I sit in that church pew surrounded by believers holding their candle high as we sing Joy to the Word. Awe, humility, thankfulness, glorious gift, and peace come over me and they flood my heart with so much joy. And then you look around, and you're surrounded by His presence and His people. What a feeling. What a glorious gift. Christmas brings a sense of peace, of fresh new beginnings, rebirth, thankfulness, generosity, and so much joy! My heart is so full being surrounded by family and friends, making memories, sharing stories, continuing traditions, laughing, giving, spreading joy, and spending time together. I pray that amongst the battles and hardships you may be facing, and all of the busyness and craziness of the season, that you would pause and focus on the true meaning of Christmas and what it means to you. Remember loved ones and cherished memories as they spend Christmas with our Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. And enjoy spending time and creating more memories with loved ones here! Focus on all of the blessings in your life and remain thankful, hopeful, & joyful! May His peace fill your heart, may happiness lead you into the New Year, and may His strength carry you through. Blessings on your New Year and Merry Christmas to all!! Enjoy this time spent with loved ones! God Bless, Shadow John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Isaiah 9:6 - For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. John 1:14 - And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Matthew 2:11 - And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary His mother, and fell down, and worshipped Him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
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