Love for God is evident in our loyatly to God. (Matt. 22:37)1. Loyalty is being forever faithful to God even in the face of human coercion and intimidation to worship a lesser god. (Daniel 3:1-7, 12-18)2. Loyalty to God is standing in courage and faith providing opportunity for God to be seen. (Daniel 3:19-28)"...there is no other god who can rescue like this." (v. 29c)Our God has no equal.

This week, Eric challenges us to evalute the love relationship we have with God and shows us, in scripture, how God communicates his affection for us through the illustration of marriage. Have you ever had your heart broken? So has God.

THE INVITATION TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD COMES WITH RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY LUKE 14:15-24 NLT BELIEVERS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO EXTEND THE INVITATION TO EVERYONE (ROMANS 1:16-17 NLT) THE INVITATION COMES WITH CONSEQUENCE AND REWARD (ROMANS 10:8-13 NLT REVELATION 19:15 NLT

Every believer has a story someone needs to hear!Life in the dark: What I used to be. (Acts 26:9-11) Paul had to lose his religion to find his salvation in Jesus.Life with Jesus: This is my story. (Acts 26:22-23)Saved to share!

We are not that good. Gos is just that great!Every believer is a miracle of grace receiving eternal life through faith. (1 Tim. 1:15)Every believer is a messenger of grace offering hope to everyone. (1 Tim. 1:16)God's grace moves us from the worst we can be to the best we can be in Jesus.

We are shaped by God's Word for success in every area of life here and hereafter.God shapes life with direction and application for the journey in life; ask for it! (Ps. 119:33-34)God shapes attitudes and appetites with the power of grace for an abundant life; apply it! (Ps. 119:35-37; John 10:10)God is shaping life everyday with new mercies and grace to finish life well; appreciate it! (Ps. 119:38-40; 2 Tim. 4:7-8)It is all in His Word!

Walking with God is a necessary exercise in faith.Walking with God requires a relationship of faith (Genesis 5:21; Hebrews 11:5-6)Walking with God is a spiritual exercise that requires you to do all the talking."It is wise to listen to God more than talk to God! He knows more than you."

This week, Eric reflects on the journey of the Magi that began after the birth of Jesus and how December 26 really isn't the end of Christmas, but can be the beginning of the journey to Jesus.

Every part of the Christmas scenery tells the story of God's love and grace.The Stable - Jesus came to live in the real world to perfectly identify with every part of human life, the good and the bad. (Luke 2:6-7; Hebrews 4:14-16)The Manger - The ordinary becomes extraordinary because of the transforming power of Christ. (Luke 2:7)The Star - God always provides light out of the darkness. You just have to follow it. (Matthew 2:2; John 1:5-9)Have you followed the light to Jesus?

Jesus is not one of the many great people in history. He is the greatest of all without rival.Jesus is supreme as Creator of this world and the revealer of God to this world. (Colossians 1:15-16)Jesus is supreme in authority over His church and over death. (Colossians 1:17-18)Jesus is supreme for making a way to be right with God. (Colossians 1:19-22)JesusHis salvation is available.His second coming is eminent.His judgement is final.His kingdom is forever.