I trust all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving as you enjoyed time with family and friends. I know we enjoyed our time with family as we had a fantastic meal with Turkey, ham pie, and all the "fixings."

We need to turn our attention to the "reason for the season," which is that Jesus Christ came to be born and ultimately died on the cross for our sins. But that was not the end of it! He arose from the grave so that we may have everlasting life as we ask for and receive forgiveness of sins!

 

Luke 2:12 – This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." 16 – So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.

 

In all of the activities and events of this Christmas season, the verses above give us a sense of the very first Christmas morning. A time of excitement, yet serenity, a time of anticipation, the realization of the most blessed Gift that could ever come to humanity, Jesus Christ, the Son of God! 

 

John 3:16 New International Version

16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 

We are living in a day when it seems that the word "Christmas" is constantly under attack and many acts if we as Christians are to feel somehow "guilty" when it comes to this particular time. Well, let me say in as loud a "voice" as bold as I can type… "I'M NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL."  Romans 1:16 – For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

 

I want to sincerely encourage all of you to remember to keep Christ pre-eminent (first) in all you do and say while going through your Christmas activities.

 

It is important to remember that this is a great chance for ministry opportunities to existing at this time of year. Many people struggle with depression and loneliness as memories of what "used to be" fill their minds yes, I can identify with this issue. And also dealing with the pandemic.

 

By keeping Christ first, we can be sure to reach out to those around us (yes, even those who are rude) with the true message of Christmas, and that is that Jesus Christ came to earth to seek and to save that which was lost. He came to serve, not be served!

 

Take time as well to be faithful to Church, as well as remember to pray and read the Word, and you will be ready in ways you never dreamed possible.

 

Be sure to invite a friend! Christmas is one of the best times of the year to invite someone to attend Church with you (if you are in the Franktown Colorado area come visit Trinity Lutheran Church and School). Ask the Lord to help you think of a few people right now to invite to your church so they too can hear the message of Christ at Christmas!

Please enjoy the video I put together.

Blessing in Jesus Christ

Willie and Family

 

A bit of humor:

 

FAVORITE 7 CHRISTMAS GIFTS OF SELECT BIBLE CHARACTERS

 

 7

From the disciples, Peter received a pet rock and Popeil’s Pocket Fisher–o’–men.

 

6

Ham and Japeth gave Noah male and female Chia Pets.

 

5

In order to imitate Esau better, Jacob requested “spray-on hair” and Rogaine.

 

4

David requested a self–cleaning, repeating slingshot.

 

3

Gideon received a Bible and then promptly left it in his hotel room.

 

2

Peter was given a Paul and Mary CD.

 

1

The church at Corinth received a pocket translator for tongues.