What would make this the best Christmas ever? Would it be a Christmas with the best decorations, lights and tree? Is is spent with all the family gathered together? Is it receiving the best presents? Perhaps it’s sharing the best Christmas present with others! This message series, we want to share The Best Christmas Present Ever! The present is Jesus! Each week, we’ll unwrap the present God gave us in His Son, Jesus!

Ruth 3

Ruth 2

We thank God for the friends he has placed in our lives. Be a friend to those God has placed in your path

David began his rule as King by seeking first to honor God in the presence

Of all the people and properly show who is on the throne! He did this by seeking to bring the ark of the Covenant (place of God’s presence) to Jerusalem. The ark was mishandled and God punished. God is serious about our making him the ruler of our hearts and lives.

He desires the honor and praise and worship he is due! God’s desire is bless his children with his love. He does that when cares for us and protects us! He was even willing to leave his throne and die for us! Will we not give our hearts fully to this King today? Will we seek to give glory to God in all we do?

David, the man after God’s heart was tempted. He made poor choices and then tried to hide them! David sinned! When confronted, David recognized his guilt and confessed his sin. Unlike his predecessor Saul, David did not shift blame, or simply make a confession to get in the good graces again with God and others for his own gain.

How about us? Have we admitted to those sins hidden in the closet of our heart?

Are those sins that no one knows hindering you from doing the right things and really touching God’s heart? Time to get real with God and others! God promises to forgive us and give us a fresh start. Will we allow God to create in us a pure heart for Him?

Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD ? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22

Why? David fully relied on God. He trusted God, the Lord almighty to go with him and fight all the battles and giants that confronted him. Have we put the challenges(giants) that we face everyday in the hands of our deliverer and warrior Jesus Christ? Or, do we fearfully face the giant all by ourselves. It is only when we realize we can’t do it ourselves that we begin to touch God’s heart.

Are you willing to create environments (not programs) for life Transformation for today and years to come. A generation is already gone. We can each play our part in the place(s) God has put us to make the choice to follow Christ's example. An example tha

God reached out in love to us his in his son Jesus.We can find significance for our lives by reaching out and Investing in the Life of Others. How? By creating environments for Life transformation! We Create those environments by" Building relationships with Believers/unbelievers, pouring into people, challenging people to live a life that glorifies God. Are you reaching out? Where? How? Would you like help?