I grew up in a Christian home. During Christmas, there are always carols and family gatherings. We attend church services and join in church drama practices. And, of course, there is food.
This year, I heard someone wise preach something very significant. I believe I need to write a note on it.
”Every other religion is trying to reach God.”
”Only in Christianity has God come down to earth to reach out to us. God incarnate by sending his son Jesus to be born as a gift to the world. God came down to earth for you and me.”
It kept me thinking.
If God came down to earth, why do I behave as if I am trying to reach God at times?
I have experienced the love of God in my life. But, when trials and tribulations occur, I feel so demotivated. It’s as if I am trying to reach God.
Have you all experienced such? Do you, at times, feel God is distant. You know the battle you are facing is beyond your human abilities. Only God can change the whole story. It is a pattern of defeat. It is a pattern of struggle. You feel helpless. You don’t know what else to do. Have you all experienced such?
Recently, I faced a few personal issues in my life. I didn’t know what else to do except show my disappointments to the Lord.
”I was frustrated.”
”I was disappointed.”
”I was hurt seeing my loved one cry, and I can’t do anything about it.”
But during this Christmas, I was reminded that God had found me. God reached out His hand to help me. I was reminded His love is real.
The moment the Holy Spirit reminded me God came down to earth for me. Then, I realized I did not need to live a life of struggle. I am to come to a total place of surrender.
The Holy Spirit nudged me to write this Christmas note. I believe this note is to millions out there who are going through one situation or another. I have good news for you. If you have believed and confessed that Jesus Christ is the Lord of your life. God has already reached out to you. You don’t have to try multiple ways or sacrifices to reach God. If you are still doing it, it is pure religion!
More than a decade ago, God has called me to write for Him. The journey of saying Yes to God has brought me to another level of faith in God. There are many more books within my Spirit. I know them, and I know I need to penned them down.
However, the challenges and situations around me don’t allow me to focus and finish what is given to me. This Christmas, I made up my mind. I will focus on the one thing the Lord has given me, which is to write.
I would like to encourage my readers here today. No matter what situation you are going through, there is always a gift or call in your heart. The Lord has placed it there. If you know what it is, whatever the trouble is, focus on it . Draw away from excuses and situations and be obedient to the voice of the Holy Spirit.
During this Christmas season, I was reminded of this verse.
John chap 3:16 (NIV) ”For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son,that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
God loved the world. Meaning God loved you and me. When God came down to earth, it reminded us that we have the Life of God in us. We can never be defeated in life. We are to move forward by the Grace of God.
This Christmas season reminds us that God alone is reaching out to us. Refuse to focus on the past but pick up what is given right now and do what is needed. The key is staying close to the source, which is the Holy Spirit himself.
Whatever matters to you matters to the Lord. It is the Lord who gives ideas to generate wealth. It is the Lord who grants perfect healing. It is the Lord who can turn a mess into a message.
Prayer for today: ” Abba,I pray my story will be a message to the world. Let it be read and played to give you back the glory. Thank you Jesus for coming to the world to save me.Thank you for this gift of eternal life. I praise you with all my life. I will continue praising you forevermore. Use me, a girl from a small town, to glorify your name.”Amen.-R.J.JOHN
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