CHRISTMAS
C – Christ. Christ has come! (Luke 2:11) Christ means the anointed one. Do you believe in Christ? You need to make Him your Lord.
H – Heavenly host. (Luke 2:13) We need to praise Him more.
R – Room. (Luke 2:7) No room for Jesus. People today need to make “room” in their heart for Jesus.
I – Inn. The inn was the typical place where people would go to spend the night from their journey travelling. (Luke 2:7)
NOTE: Jesus being born in a manger represents His humility to the world. (Philippians 2:7–8) God doesn’t always do the typical or predictable. God is God and will always be the great “I Am”.
S – Shepherds. (Luke 2:8) Shepherds were not the normal visitors to come to honor a king. God is no respecter of persons. (Acts 10:34) He’ll use any person to do what He wants them to do. God can equip those He calls.
T – Told. (Luke 2:18) The shepherds couldn’t keep the news quiet. How about you? (Mark 16:15)
M – Mary. (Mother of Jesus) (Luke 2:19) Mary was yielded to the Holy Spirit. She was humble and obedient. Submissive to whatever God wanted her to do. (Luke 1:38) Sometimes, we need to “ponder” the spiritual things God reveals to us. If we ponder on God’s blessings, miracles, prophecies and love, we will appreciate how great God is. Worship will be easy, then.
A – Anna. (Luke 2:36–38) A prophetess who loved God and “served God with fastings and prayers night and day.” Anna knew Jesus was the Messiah, the Redeemer of Israel. (Luke 2:38)
S – Simeon. (Luke 2:25–35) Simeon was prophesying the future of Jesus’ life. He knew (just like Anna did) that Jesus would come to bring salvation. (Luke 2:30)
The Bible states that Simeon was “just and devout” (Luke 2:25). Interestingly enough, Anna and Simeon both walked closely with God because they led a surrendered, consecrated life. God told Simeon that he would not die till he literally saw the Lord’s Christ.
Wouldn’t you like to have a close walk with God? You can! The best “gift” at the end of this year is not under the Christmas tree, but can be found in accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior. (Romans 10:9–10, 13)
It’s all possible because of the work Jesus did for us on the cross. He paid the price for your sins and mine by shedding His perfect, sinless blood at the cross. Will you receive His free gift today—the gift of salvation? If you already have, then decide to yield and surrender every part of your life to Him. Only Jesus can satisfy your soul.
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!