Season of Surprises

The season we celebrate reminds us of the many surprises we have experienced during the Christmases past. Many of us go to great lengths to surprise those we love at this time of the year.

God loves to surprise us. Instead of coming into this world via Jerusalem or at least Rome, God chooses an insignificant little village named Bethlehem. The main actors surrounding the “Incarnation of God” are simple people! He loves to take the ordinary everyday experiences of life and make them a part of his incredible plans.

God's plan to save the world is being put into motion through Mary and Joseph, two people that are about as simple as you can get. Their ability had nothing to do with being a part of God's incredible plan, they just had to be willing to trust God and be ready to be a part of what God was about to do.

To a world filled with strife and war, Jesus was to be the prince of peace! To humanity that was shackled by sin, this God in human flesh was to become the savior and deliverer! To you and me, to whom God seemed faraway, Jesus the son of Mary became Immanuel-God with us. All of this has became possible through the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ ... son of Mary born in Bethlehem ... who is the Son of God.

Let God surprise you today by giving you peace, the peace promised so long ago. Let God establish his Kingdom Rule in your Life by His grace gift; forgiveness of sin and life eternal. All you need to do is, in faith, receive the gift of grace by a simple request; “dear God I receive your forgiveness and accept Jesus as Savior and Lord of my life”.

My prayer is that God’s Peace will be with you,

Paul

[For further information regarding Christmas you may read in your Bible: Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Matthew 1:18-23, Luke2:1-18. Acts 16:30-34.]