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This Chrismas: Be Comforted By Christ’s Warning!

^“At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or, ‘There he is!’ do not believe it. ²⁴For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. ²⁵See, I have told you ahead of time. “So if anyone tells you, ‘There he is, out in the wilderness,’ do not go out; or, ‘Here he is, in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it. ²⁷For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man”-Matthew 24: 23-27”

‘Look, he is coming with the clouds,’ and ‘every eye will see him, even those who pierced him’; and all peoples on earth ‘will mourn because of him.’ So shall it be! Amen.” -Revelation 1:7

Jesus warned us that many would claim to BE Him in the coming years. And He warned us that a number of the imposters would even “perform great signs and wonders”. So how do we recognize the “real” Christ?

Believe me, we won’t miss Him ?. Because Jesus goes on to say, “For as lightening that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man”. And further, Revelation 1:7 says, “he is coming with the clouds”. We will see Him!

And there is an additional way to know who Jesus is versus the imposters. He will not contradict God’s Word in anyway. So if you know your Bible, you will recognize Him.

In Phillipeans 2, it says that when Jesus comes back, “Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord”. What a wonderful day that will be! All of our struggles both in this world and within ourselves will be over. Peace and Joy will be our permanent state and we will celebrate as never before-together. Meet you there! ?

This Christmas: Be At Peace :)

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7

We look at others and often think that they are fearless. They seem so brave! But the truth is, they are often afraid – of everything. They just do things anyway. Fortunately our Lord has always been kind enough to share His peace with His people ?.

Courage is not the absence of fear, it’s the facing of it. But if we ask God, not only will He give us courage; He will give us Peace.

And with the Judgement that our country, indeed the world, is about to face, we will need every ounce of courage we have, and then some. And even that won’t be enough.

We are going to need God’s Peace. The peace that only He can give. The peace that “transcends all understanding”. The peace that comes through keeping our minds and our hearts focused on Jesus Christ.

So this Christmas, let’s tell Jesus how very much we need Him. Let’s focus only on Him. And whatever occurs in the next few years, we will not only survive, we will be at Peace ?

Phillipines: The Blessing

“I will Bless those who Bless you (Israel)-Genesis 12:1-3

This Christmas, we can Bless Israel!

The Jewish People have always been God’s Chosen People; they always will be. We share with many of those of Jewish faith a Love of Christ, and always will. And despite our different countries and backgrounds, we are of the same family-Christ’s family. For we are brothers and sisters in Christ, and will go to Heaven together. In other words, we are Citizens of Heaven first, and foremost, always.

There is a group of gentiles and Jews who have come together to worship our Lord from different nations-in Israel. Their music is truly an inspiration.

To learn more about them:

Please pray for each of them and their ministry!

Christmas: Thank You Jesus!

When we find a moment in our busy days to really think about Christmas, it’s overwhelming, isn’t it? The joy of it. The gratitude that fills our hearts 🙂

Jesus came. And if only one human being existed, He would still have come. That is how much He loves us! Truly, I don’t think I could have. Honestly, perhaps I would be willing to do that for my family, but for a complete stranger?

But Jesus did, and would. Because He loves us!

A baby in the manger became the greatest King ever born! Our King. Our Lord. Our Friend. And He brought to us a Love and Compassion greater than we have ever known. Or ever will. That alone is something to be grateful for you!

We love Jesus, because He loved us First. And by His example, He showed us how.

A teenager in North Carolina created a sign to Thank Jesus. You can read his story here: Thank You Jesus Signs. You can put one in your yard this Christmas. Don’t be afraid to Thank Jesus-Because Jesus wasn’t afraid to Save us 🙂

All I Need For Christmas :)

As we begin our Christmas “rush” to shop, albeit more on line this year, I couldn’t help but think about the question, “what do we really need for Christmas this year?”

And the answer is so simple, and it’s free! All we really need to celebrate Christmas is our Lord. Because really, Christmas is about Christ.

It’s about the great Love He has for us. That He would leave Heaven and come down to earth-for us!

Is there really any greater love? Do we really need anything else? And what can we give to Jesus this Christmas?

We can give-us :). And that’s really all Jesus wants 🙂

A Christmas Alleluia :)

This is truly special video, Have A Happy & Holy Christmas 🙂

A Holy Life

“His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.’-Matthew 25:23

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God’-Matthew 5:8

“Choose you this day whom ye will serve…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”.-Joshua 24:15

We are all called to it, but what does it mean to live a Holy Life?

A life filled with Worship and Praise for God. A life filled with Thanksgiving for all God has done for us, and for His Forgiveness. A life of Prayer. Time spent reading God’s Word. Obedience. Putting God First. Sharing the Good News of Christ. Living out the Holy Spirit’s Gifts and Sharing them with others. Sharing our Faith, even when it’s hard or costs us. Loving God with our whole heart and soul, and Loving each other!

They are all part of a Holy Life. We just need to live it ?

Thank you Jesus for giving us the ability and chance to live a Holy Life!.

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