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Jesus is not a revolving door. All that the Father gives to Him will come to Him (John 6:37) and no one can snatch Christ’s people out of His hand (John 10:28-30).
The Living Bread nourishes; His spotless blood cleanses us from sin and saves us from the wrath of God.
Jesus Christ is eternal; He has always existed. His words in John 8:58 demonstrate this clearly as He identifies Himself as the great I AM of the Old Testament.
Anyone who has ever visited The Cheesecake Factory knows what a delight to the eyes their display case can be. Have you ever leaned in for a closer look at these goodies? What about when it comes to spiritual things? Do you desire to look more closely at Christ?
If we act in a wrong spirit, we shall bring little glory to God, do little good to our fellow creatures, and procure neither honor nor comfort to ourselves. If you can be content with showing your wit, and gaining the laugh on your side, you have an easy task; but I hope you have a far nobler aim, and that, sensible of the solemn importance of gospel truths, and the compassion due to the souls of men, you would rather be a means of removing prejudices in a single instance, than obtain the empty applause of thousands.
There is a way to speak truth with grace, kindness, gentleness, and compassion. After all, the Jews did not marvel at the way in which Christ spoke (cf. John 7:46) due to His witty sarcasm and wiseacre attitude. To be sure, there are times when strong words, a blunt tone, and an unwavering countenance are required, but we must be mindful that our words do not become too salty, such that they move beyond purifying to simply destroying that which they touch.
Hope springs up at the first sound of such words as these from the lips of our risen and reigning Lord: "Behold, I make all things new." It is fit that things so outworn and defiled should be laid aside, and better things fill their places.
What Child is this? Perhaps an even greater question might be: What Love is this?
“…And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”
Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.
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Can you imagine being a young teenager, anticipating your wedding and all the bright things that the future might hold, when one day you receive a heavenly visitor and learn that you are to become pregnant with the Son of God?
Let’s walk through this Advent season with weekly Scripture readings and hymns. I pray this keeps our eyes, minds, and hearts fixed on Christ, even as we await His promised return.
The goodness of God does not wax and wane with the seasons, like the fickleness of the human heart. His goodness, and consequently His lovingkindness, or mercy, is everlasting.
Just because you or I don’t think something is important, doesn’t mean it isn’t. Just because the same scenario wouldn’t affect you or me in an adverse manner, doesn’t mean that it isn’t trying for our sister in Christ. As a Christian, we are called to bear the burdens of our siblings (Galatians 6:2), whether these be the burdens of mortifying sin and temptation, or other heavy spiritual and emotional encumbrances.
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