A 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

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...

 * You must know God's truth. You must discern truth from error, right from wrong and light from through lack of knowledge and discernment.

 * 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.

* You must be bold. The world brazenly defies God; you must zealously defend Him!