Thank you God
Luke’s gospel records,
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:8-14.
Luke also records this reaction of a man called Simeon, described as righteous and devout. Luke states,
“Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,
Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.”Luke 2:25-32.
Today is Christmas day. I and my family will gather together and exchange gifts. But the gifts while nice, and having family around is nice, it is our belief in Christ Jesus that is important to us.
We believe Jesus is the Son of God. The saviour of mankind. That he came to earth to point mankind to heaven. That Jesus died for our sins. As believers in Christ Jesus we believe what C. S. Lewis said,
“The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.” C.S. Lewis.
We believe what the apostle Paul wrote when he said,
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8.
We believe to quote C. S. Lewis again,
“He (Jesus) died not for men, but for each man. If each man had been the only man made, He would have done no less.” C.S. Lewis.
For this we will praise God and thank Him for His amazing grace and our salvation that comes through Christ Jesus.
Can you say the same?
Please think about it.
Luke’s gospel records,
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:8-14.
Luke also records this reaction of a man called Simeon, described as righteous and devout. Luke states,
“Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,
Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.”Luke 2:25-32.
Today is Christmas day. I and my family will gather together and exchange gifts. But the gifts while nice, and having family around is nice, it is our belief in Christ Jesus that is important to us.
We believe Jesus is the Son of God. The saviour of mankind. That he came to earth to point mankind to heaven. That Jesus died for our sins. As believers in Christ Jesus we believe what C. S. Lewis said,
“The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.” C.S. Lewis.
We believe what the apostle Paul wrote when he said,
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8.
We believe to quote C. S. Lewis again,
“He (Jesus) died not for men, but for each man. If each man had been the only man made, He would have done no less.” C.S. Lewis.
For this we will praise God and thank Him for His amazing grace and our salvation that comes through Christ Jesus.
Can you say the same?
Please think about it.
