Wow, it’s crazy to think Christmas is almost here and 2012 is just around the corner!
Let me say this past weekend’s Christmas service at ALc was hands down my favorite ever! I loved the energy, heart and expectation of our worship and the fact we came together united, to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
That God loved us so much, too much in fact to leave us alone so He sent His one and only Son to us, to become like us, to prepare the way to live in us. What an amazing and all-fulfilling gift!
During this Christmas, don’t lose sight of this simple, yet ultimate gift. Instead, seize it, unwrap it, take advantage of and worship God for it!
It’s amazing to think that none other of God’s creations did He design for the purpose of being a temple of His essence and power. Who are we that God would look at us and say, “I want to make them my sons and daughters and live inside them”.
In God’s eyes, you are extraordinarily special and loved beyond understanding!
As Christmas begins, know that what we truly desire is not found in the trappings or excesses of the holidays, nor is it under the tree, in another person or in attaining a far off goal instead, it’s inside us! Scripture announces, “Emmanuel, God with us”!
He’s not just near us or for us or has forgiven us, but chose to make His home inside us! So make a decision now, at Christmas and throughout the year to be ever conscious of His abiding presence. The Holy Spirit is not some spiritual hitchhiker; His undying desire is to be with us everywhere and all the time - to make a difference in our lives!
