Father,
because I live in such a dysfunctional, disillusioned, and depressing world it
sometimes gives me pause to wonder and ask “What’s so merry about Christmas”’? Then
I recall how Jesus in his first sermon in Nazareth quoted the prophet Isaiah
and said: “The Spirit of the LORD is upon
me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to
proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the
oppressed will be set free, 19 and that the time of the LORD’s
favor has come.” Luke 4:18-19 (NLT)
Yes
Father this is the time of your favor, a time to tell the good news which gives
power and passion to the word MERRY, and why this word should be used to describe
the effects of Christmas
Mercy because that is
given unmerited to undeserving sinners.
Encouragement because
that instills hope in a life surrounded by despair.
Redemption because that
restores relationship with a holy God.
Renewal because that brings
meaning and vitality to life.
Yearning because that motivates the
heart to share the “…..good news that will bring great joy to all people.” Luke 2:10 (NLT)
Yes Father it is and always will be MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! “Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!” 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NLT)
Amen
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What a wonderful Acrostic for Christmas. Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!” 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NLT) Love this verse.
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