| Author | Message | ||
| Jtree |
Who is Jesus to You? When the disciples left the spot where Jesus ascended they had a crucial question to answer, Is it true? The disciples enjoyed their time with Jesus. They enjoyed the miracles, the great conversation, His wonderful warmth and friendship. But now He had returned to Heaven and they had to ask, "Where do we go from here?" "Do we serve Him with our lives or do we go back to the way things have always been.?" The first crucial question of Christmas is this: "What will you do with this Jesus?" It's great to sing the carols. It is heartwarming to take part in the programs. It's fun to buy presents and to receive them. It is fun being in the "spirit of Christmas". But, is that all there is to it? For many people that IS all there is to the celebration. When Christmas is over it is amazing how quickly things 'get back to normal'. For a few days there is a lingering glow but before long things are back as they always have been . . . a few great memories but no real change. As you come to Christmas day it is my hope that you do so with new life in your heart. It is my hope that you will really surrender to His Lordship. It's my prayer that you will really trust Him, follow Him, and obey Him in your living. It's my hope that you will realize that the promises He made are not slogans in an advertising campaign . . . they are truth! There is real forgiveness. There is real hope. There is new life. There is strength for the journey. There is meaning for our existence. Make this the Christmas you allow the Savior to give you new and eternal life. Merry Christmas. Joshua of the Rock! | ||
| Colleentinker |
Amen! | ||
| Richardjr |
It is hard to put into words what Jesus is to me. He has helped me to understand what life is all about. He has given me peace and hope. He has helped me get outside of myself. He has never given up on me even when I felt like giving up. |
