Jesus is BORN!
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem
” As he (Jesus) approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it.” Luke 19:41
Today, in Bethlehem;
A message to us from Bethlehem; “You might recognize this as a manger. This is where Jesus laid after he was born. Right behind me was the spot he was born in. I had to elbow two girls to stick my head down in this little room and touch the spot. People were going crazy there.”
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Jesus Came;
to the Earth as a Babe in Bethlehem. Matthew 2:9,10 gives us an understanding of the wise men and their thinking; “the star they had seen in the east guided them to Bethlehem… When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.”
Many of us earthlings celebrate The Birth of The Messiah, Jesus Christ on December 25th, a day some call, Christmas. This day has been tattooed upon our minds and hearts to give us pause in thought-time to stop and sing for His Birthday; Glory to God in The Highest!
My favorite part of Christmas is to read, sing and pray:
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14
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Mocking Jesus as a National Sport
After a lunch conversation today it became aware to my lunch companion and myself just how often we find ourselves mocking Jesus. Then I read an article on “Mocking Jesus is the New National Sport.” The author writes; “I pray that this will be a wake-up call for all Believers today. A wake-up call that we have got to get back into the marketplace where we live each day and boldly, without shame or compromise proclaim our faith in Christ. If this doesn’t motivate you, nothing will. For too long, we have been intimidated into keeping our mouths shut while those who live in rebellion to God speak loud and bold without fear or conscience to promote their ungodly lives and choices. ”
mock by defination: 1. To treat with ridicule or contempt; deride.
2. a. To mimic, as in sport or derision. See Synonyms at ridicule.
b. To imitate; counterfeit.
3. To frustrate the hopes of; disappoint.
To express scorn or ridicule; jeer: They mocked at the idea.
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Ponder the word, Remain!
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given youâ€
(John 15:7, NIV)
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Christmas Favorites
The poinsettia is one of our favorite plants at Christmas. Though we may often think of a red one, today breeders have developed many colors and varieties. Colors range from pinks to multi-colors to purples and burgundy with names such as Monet, Ruby Frost, Ice Crystal, Strawberries and Cream, etc. They have even developed one with variegated foliage called Tapestry.
With proper water (not over or under, just evenly moist), bright light and temperatures in the 60-75 degree range, poinsettias can grow happily and give you months of enjoyment. You can even get them to bloom next year if you follow some re-bloom guidelines.
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Foot for the Week!
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Selah
(Psalm 68:19, NIV)
Telling our Faith Story;
*Dr. Elizabeth L. Windsor writes; “As we move into the… holiday seasons of Advent, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, many of us will be attending gatherings of friends and family. This season of being together offers many opportunities for us to share our spiritual stories and to hear (and help) others tell theirs.”
Happy Birthday
MG Henry
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