Dec 21, 2020 |
There was no room for them in the inn.
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2: 7(KJV)
Christmas stories and plays often feature the heavily pregnant Mary and Joseph were turned away by the Innkeeper.
There was no more room for them in the inn:
Mary had to deliver the baby Jesus in the manger.
Maybe he did not realize that it was the Savior of mankind that was to be born.
However, if you were the inn’s owner or the keeper today, will you still turn them away?
Is there a room, space, a moment, even a pause in your heart today to consider the real significance of God becoming flesh to dwell amongst us humans?
Do you really comprehend and understand the miracle of God’s birth as a human baby?
Definitely, around that time in Bethlehem, all the descendants in David’s lineage were all around getting registered as was commanded.
Today people are busy making a living and don’t really have time to behold the miracle of salvation and live a life of total reconciliation back to God, which is the true essence of Christmas.
“Then everyone from the town went out to confront Jesus and urged him to go away and leave them alone.” Matthew 8:34 (TPT)
When Jesus Christ visited the Gadarenes, the people, because of selfish economic reasons, asked him to depart.
Don’t get too busy with shopping, parties, concerts, and other season activities and have no room in your heart for Him.
From the Innkeeper to the people of Gadarenes, there were excuses.
Jesus had since left the manger.
He had gone to the Cross to pay for the redemption of your sin.
He is now knocking at the door of your heart.
Will you let Hin in?
Today do not reject Jesus Christ.
Do not limit Him to specific areas of your life.
Let Him be your Lord and Savoir in All aspects of your life.
With Him as your Anchor, Christmas would have a Real Meaning.
Is there room in your heart for Jesus Today?
Dec 18, 2020 |
Obedience is the Key That Opened up Christmas.
“When Joseph awoke from his dream, he did all that the angel of the Lord instructed him to do. He took Mary to be his wife.”
Matthew 1:24 (TPT)
Do you know that we couldn’t celebrate Christmas if there were no obedience?
Through the disobedience of a woman to God’s command, sin entered into the world.
Through an obedient woman came Salvation into the world.
Without obedience, there would be no Christmas, no Christianity, no Salvation.
Christmas is the celebration of obedience.
The most valuable virtue before God is obedience. (1 Samuel 15:22, 23) For Christmas to take place, Jesus needed to be obedient to the Father
( John 17:18)
The angels had to be obedient to God (Luke 1:26)
Joseph and Mary had to be obedient to God by doing what they’ve heard from the angels. ( Luke 1:38)
Obedience to God will produce Salvation in your life.
To receive Grace means to receive Jesus in your heart:
In your being, precisely like Mary did.
Salvation means to receive Jesus in your heart and allow Him to abide.
Jesus will lead your life, will be in control of your mind and of your feelings.
You follow Him.
You love Him.
You submit to Him.
“Just as the Lord’s angel had told him to do.”
Are You doing ALL that God has told you?
Live in obedience to Him!
Dec 16, 2020 |
His Love never fails.
“Praise the LORD because he is good to us, and his love never fails.”
1 Chronicle 16:34(CEV)
As you rise up again today, Praise the Lord.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his Love endures forever.
Don’t take it for granted that you are alive.
Oh, give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
No matter the challenges you are facing today, be reminded again.
His Love never fails.
Give thanks to GOD—he is good, and his Love never quits.
“Hallelujah! Thank GOD! And why? Because he’s good because his Love lasts. But who on earth can do it— declaim GOD’s mighty acts, broadcast all his praises? You’re one happy man when you do what’s right, one happy woman when you form the habit of justice.” Psalm 106:1-3 (MSG)
Let the Love of God prompt you today to act promptly on your assignments.
Allow His assurance of Love to continue to do good to all around you.
“You know the story of what happened in Judea. It began in Galilee after John preached a total life-change. Then Jesus arrived from Nazareth, anointed by God with the Holy Spirit, ready for action. He went through the country, helping people and healing everyone who was beaten down by the Devil. He was able to do all this because God was with him.”
Acts 10:37-38 (MSG)
Follow Our Lord”s example.
Go about all you have to do today with His Love impacting people around you.
Be a manifestation that His Love never Fails.
“I will sing of the Mercies of the Lord forever.
I will sing I will sing.
I will sing of the Mercies of the Lord forever.
I will sing of the Mercies of the Lord…”
Dec 14, 2020 |
Then they started spreading rumors.
“Caleb calmed down the crowd and said, “Let’s go and take the land. I know we can do it!” But the other men replied, “Those people are much too strong for us.” Then they started spreading rumors and saying, “We won’t be able to grow anything in that soil. And the people are like giants.”
Numbers 13:30-32 (CEV)
Then they started spreading rumors.
They gave the Israelites a bad report.
They spread scary rumors among the People.
The majority report of the spies was negative:
Unbelief in the Word of God leads to spreading evil reports.
“And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched unto the children of Israel…”
Ten of the spies Mosses sent out to look at the promised land could not believe what God said is true.
They went about their unbelief mission by spreading rumors.
Are you also spreading rumors?
You heard the testimony of what God has done for that other person.
“Unbelievable,” you said?
However, you did not only stop there.
You started making up stories about it.
Focus on the promise of God.
Whatsoever God has said, HE can do.
Take time to build up your faith to possess your possession.
Caleb told the people to calm down.
Allow the Word of God to sink in.
God is able.
Caleb and Joshua entered the promised land.
Believe what God has said concerning your destiny.
“Who has truly believed our revelation? To whom will Yahweh reveal his mighty arm?” Isaiah 53:1(TPT)
Don’t spread rumors.
Don’t trade in evil reports.
Dec 11, 2020 |
Anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools.
“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning of it, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. Do not be quick in spirit to be angry or vexed, for anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools.” Ecclesiastes 7:8-9(AMPC)
Anger dwells in the heart of fools.
Anger labels you a fool.
Anger resides in the lap of fools.
Anger is typical of fools.
Has anger taken permanent residence in your life?
Then the Bible classifies you as a fool.
Check out what the Scriptures say about a fool.
You definitely don’t want to belong there.
“Senseless people find no pleasure in acquiring true wisdom,
for all they want to do is impress you with what they know.”
Proverbs 18:2(TPT)
“Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” Proverbs 18:2 (NIV)
Each time you are boiling with anger, just remember that you are not only foolish, but you don’t want to listen and see from another person’s viewpoint.
What is that issue that frequently provokes you?
Find out from God, your creator, what should your response be?
It is better to be patient.
“BE ANGRY [at sin—at immorality, at injustice, at ungodly behavior], YET DO NOT SIN; do not let your anger [cause you shame, nor allow it to] last until the sun goes down. And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness]” Ephesians 4:26-27 (AMP)
Don’t excuse it as your temperament.
Don’t justify it as “that just my nature.”
The Holy Spirit working in you can perfect you.
Don’t be classified as a fool.
Dec 9, 2020 |
David asked the LORD.
“David asked the LORD, “Should I attack the Philistines? Will you let me win?” The LORD told David, “Attack! I will let you win.”… Sometime later, the Philistines came back into the hill country and camped in Rephaim Valley. David asked the LORD what he should do, and the LORD answered:” 2 Samuel 5:19-23 (CEV)
David asked the Lord.
David asked the LORD what he should do.
When confronted with challenges, what do you do?
David, as seen in our text, consistently asked the Lord for directions.
Even when the enemy attacked the second time.
He did not respond with familiarity and acted just based on experience.
Hearing the voice of God is indispensable to your relationship with Him.
Daily hear God’s voice before you make decisions.
Knowing God’s voice is delightful. (Psalm 29)
Don’t just rush to make decisions.
Don’t react to situations.
“Jehoshaphat was frightened and prayed to the LORD for guidance. Then he gave orders for a fast to be observed throughout the country.”
2 Chronicles 20:3(GNT)
No matter the pressure, ask God for His input in your decisions.
“At each and every sunrise, you will hear my voice
as I prepare my sacrifice of prayer to you. Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar and wait for your fire to fall upon my heart.” Psalm 5:3(TPT)
Have you asked the Lord for directions today?
