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Christmas Thought
If
there had never been a Christmas or the Holy Christ Child's birth,
Or the angels singing in the sky of promised PEACE on EARTH--What
would the world be like today with no eternal goal, What would the
temporal body be without a living soul--Just what would give us
courage to push on when hope is dead Except the Christmas message
and the words our Father said, "In love I send My only Son to
live and die for you, And through His resurrection you will gain a
new life, too."
--copied
Nine-hundred
years before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah told the
people of Israel about their coming Messiah. "For unto
us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government
shall be upon his shoulders. And his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the
Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6)
A
child is born--His humanity.
A
son is given--His deity: God's Son.
Wonderful
Counselor--Exceptional in wisdom, teaching and example.
Mighty
God--Powerful, sovereign ruler and judge.
Everlasting
Father--Eternal, caring lover of our souls.
Prince
of Peace--Gives peace in the midst of turmoil
to
all who trust in Him. During his life on earth, Jesus said
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you."
After
Jesus' death and resurrection, the apostle Paul encouraged the
Christians in Colossae to "Let the peace of Christ rule in
your hearts" and "Let the word of Christ dwell in you
richly in all wisdom."
As
we take those words to heart, Jesus will be our wonderful
counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father and prince of peace,
too.
--Paul
Twist
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The
theme for Calvary Baptist Church in 2009 is taken form Cor. 15:58,
"Be steadfast and unmovable." The words picture a
resolve that is firmly settled and incapable of moving. Our
resolve is in the work of the Lord.
Our
world is immersed in change. The spirit of this age keeps the
multitudes in a state of confusion, wandering and ultimately,
lost. Our families, churches and culture change. Our government is
in process of change. Isn't it great to know that Jesus Christ is
always the same, Heb. 13:8, as is His Word,Mt.24:25?
In
the changes, we are called to be steadfast and unmovable. Thus...
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You must know God's truth. You must discern truth from error,
right from wrong and light from through lack of knowledge and
discernment.
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You must commit to God's work. Through times change the
nature and needs of people remain the same; they need Christ.
People need to see Him in your life and hear His truth form your
lips. Many are too preoccupied with this world and ignore His
calling.
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You must be bold. The world brazenly defies God; you must
zealously defend Him!
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