Celebration: MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Hebrews 10:23 - Without wavering, let us hold tightly to the hope we say we have, for God can be trusted to keep His promise.

Romans 15:4 - Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. They give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises.

NOW here it is – the PROMISE of the MESSIAH fulfilled, the KING, the coming ONE. He is here! Glory to God in the highest! The ADVENT is over, JESUS has arrived as was foretold long ago.

Matthew 1:21-25 - “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.” So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name JESUS.

GOD is NOW with us, Immanuel. Let’s celebrate that God became flesh and dwelt among us. This babe that Mary delivered would one day be her Savior. Your Savior and mine also.

Jesus is the LIGHT, PEACE, and HOPE of all nations. He is MY light, MY peace and MY hope. My joy is full, my soul is satisfied, my heart is encouraged, and my mind is settled.

Romans 15:12-14 - And the prophet Isaiah said, “The heir to David’s throne will come, and he will rule over the Gentiles. They will place their hopes on Him.” So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in Him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. I am fully convinced, dear brothers and sisters, that you are full of goodness. You know these things so well that you are able to teach others all about them. Even so, I have been bold enough to emphasize some of these points, knowing that all you need is this reminder from me.

Praise HIM today as your Savior King and remember to keep longing for the day when you will see Jesus face to face.

Sing “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain.”

BLESSED CHRISTMAS today............. and every day in Jesus, who is your Light, Peace, and Hope.

A final note from the author:

It is my deepest desire that you know Jesus as your Savior. He was born for you, He died for you, and He rose from the dead for you.

If you have never invited Him into your life to be the One who leads, manages, and cares for you, you can do so right now by praying a simple prayer of surrender.

Dear Jesus, I ask you to come into my life, to make me clean of all the sin that has kept me from You. Thank You for paying my penalty on the cross when You died. I choose You now to be my Lord and Savior. Show me Your way to live this life. I give it to You, I surrender my will for Your will. Amen.

Blessings to you in Jesus’ name,

Inga-Lill Guzik

Written by Inga-Lill Guzik. All Scripture References are from The New Living Translation.

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