"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."
~Isaiah 9:6 (The King James Bible)
Ahhh! Christmas is finally here. I love this time of the year. It brings so much goodness with it. Christmas has to do with how much good Jesus brought when He came to earth. After all, He is the reason for the season.
Unfortunately, though this season is a joyful one, this year has been especially difficult for a lot of people. Financially, mentally, socially and the list goes on. The economy alone is an issue that has touched us all this year; most of us in a negative way. But one thing I can honestly say is that being a believer in Jesus has helped me and can help you to understand that our economic situation on this earth is temporal. All things work together for good to them that love God. Did you know that the benefits of believing in Christ as the Son of God makes us inheritors of the kingdom (Roman 8:14-17)? An awesome thing is we don't have to wait 3 months for these benefits. They kick in automatically. We become kingdom kids right away. Kingdom kids live on kingdom economy. Don't let this time of economic crisis ruin the reality of this season. In the kingdom economy there is no lack. You may feel like there is but if you really look around, you really have all that you need.
Here...I have a gift for you. A delivery from God. His name is JESUS. Jesus is the reason for the season. Have joy. Be glad. Jesus came that we may live and live MORE abundantly. Grant it, there are folks that have lots and lots of money to spend this season but do they have JOY? I understand that they are happy for what they have but besides all of that STUFF; when it's all said and done...The tree comes down, the garland is put away, the lights are neatly put back in their boxes...what now? You see, the joy of the Lord can never be taken away nor will it ever go away. It remains. Even in hard times. It's not based on what happens, it's based on who happened. Jesus happened. He was born in a manger so that we may have peace, joy, and good will toward men.
Oh...and about the kids, you may ask? If you are joyful the kids will be also. They feed off of YOU...Teach them true joy in this season. They won't be kids forever you know.
Don't get it twisted folks. Be joyful in this season. All the hype will pass but JESUS, the center of our JOY will always remain.
Pray with me...
Lord Jesus, thank you for this beautiful season as we celebrate your birth. We remember that you came so that we can live. Thank you that we realize the real reason for this season. The reason is You. You are the reason we live, move and have our being. We love you Jesus and continue to shine throughout this world. Even if it's through us your servants.
Lord for those that need to know you let them understand if they believe in their hearts and confess with their mouths You, Lord Jesus, that God has raised You from the dead that they will be saved (kingdom kids). We love you and in Jesus name we pray, Amen.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!
~ Royalbutterfli
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