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I will be out of town and unconnected for a few days so will post a few devotionals ahead of time for those days I will be out. God bless and enjoy in Christ Jesus! \o/
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And I saw another angel flying through the sky, carrying the eternal Good News to proclaim to the people who belong to this world--to every nation, tribe, language, and people. "Fear God," he shouted. "Give glory to him. For the time has come when he will sit as judge. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and all the springs of water." Revelation 14:6-7 NLT
Today, we celebrate how the Creator was born into the world His hands made. We marvel at the holy God who made Himself into the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He will judge the world with righteousness, and everyone will give Him the glory He deserves.
When we think about the joys of Christmas, our minds gravitate toward gifts and family togetherness. We don’t think about God’s righteous judgment or how we are called to fear Him. But read today’s passage again. Notice the “Good News” the angels proclaim at the end of all things.
Christmas is larger and deeper than gifts and family togetherness. It is a call to fear God and give Him glory. He, whose holiness requires complete separation from sin, was born to die for our sins so we can join His family. Jesus, born this day in human frailty, will take His rightful place as judge over all creation.
The Good News has come to pass. Fear God. Give Him glory. Merry Christmas!
Prayer: Jesus, You are the true gift who rescues me from what I rightly deserve.
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And I saw another angel flying through the sky, carrying the eternal Good News to proclaim to the people who belong to this world--to every nation, tribe, language, and people. "Fear God," he shouted. "Give glory to him. For the time has come when he will sit as judge. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and all the springs of water." Revelation 14:6-7 NLT
Today, we celebrate how the Creator was born into the world His hands made. We marvel at the holy God who made Himself into the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He will judge the world with righteousness, and everyone will give Him the glory He deserves.
When we think about the joys of Christmas, our minds gravitate toward gifts and family togetherness. We don’t think about God’s righteous judgment or how we are called to fear Him. But read today’s passage again. Notice the “Good News” the angels proclaim at the end of all things.
Christmas is larger and deeper than gifts and family togetherness. It is a call to fear God and give Him glory. He, whose holiness requires complete separation from sin, was born to die for our sins so we can join His family. Jesus, born this day in human frailty, will take His rightful place as judge over all creation.
The Good News has come to pass. Fear God. Give Him glory. Merry Christmas!
Prayer: Jesus, You are the true gift who rescues me from what I rightly deserve.
