MERRY CHRISTMAS

Nativity Scene in a Carmelite Convent in Israel 

Merry CHRISTmas, Season’s Greetings, Happy Holidays and other expressions are used during this time when we are celebrating the birth of Jesus.  Many people have not a clue what Christians are celebrating during this time of the year but could know if they would believe that this child was the Son of God.  

This scripture tells us: Luke 2  11” Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Hallelujahs should be echoing throughout the entire world as we praise God the Father for loving us so much He put a plan in action at the beginning of time to redeem us from our sins and give us eternal life with Him but also to give us a life full of His love here on earth. 

John 3:16 “ For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” gives us the reason for this season.  God’s great love for us and his desire to have a personal relationship with each of us.  A relationship which begins the minute we accept Jesus as our Saviour and Lord of our life and  lasts for eternity.  

His birth was overshadowed by the cross for He came into this world knowing that he would die a horrible death on the cross to complete the plan.  He willingly gave up his throne in heaven for a time to pay debt for my sins and yours.  This great love cannot be comprehended by us on this side of heaven but as we walk each day with our Lord, read His words, commune with Him through prayer and sit at His feet and listen to Him, we grow to be more like Him.  

As His daughter, I am blessed beyond measure for I know that for now and eternity I will be His child. This is why I say “Merry CHRISTmas” and celebrate this season with joy.  Will you join me?  Read John 3:16 again and believe that He died for you, acknowledge Him as the Son of God, repent of your sins, pray for forgiveness.  Ask Him to become Lord of your life and you will have a new life.  Pray to God the Father and tell Him of your decision. Email me if you want more information or talk to a Christian friend or a minister of God. 

Merry Christmas and may God bless you 

Golgotha 

Life With Corona Virus COVID 19

 

Sunrise Over a New Day

I am writing this after testing positive for COVID 19, part of the Corona Virus pandemic.  Having to spend 4 days in the hospital, alone, shut away from the world except for the wonderful people taking care of us, trying to take deep breathes, coughing up blood and scared that I would not see my loved ones again, my life has surely changed.  Never spending that much time in a hospital or being that sick in all my 77 years makes you stop and think about your life and those you love.  

When I was awake and able to think, I listened to several pod casts and watched some videos  by Christian women I admire, read my Bible, and prayed and prayed. Praying not only for my health to be restored but also for my family and friends that do not know The Lord as their Savior.  In other words, when I die and go to my eternal home in heaven, they won't be there.  More than that, they are missing all the joy, peace and love of living in God's kingdom here on earth. Life is so full of blessings and joy as we walk with the Lord every day looking forward to being with Him for all eternity.  

It is life not of fear but of victory over sin which the Lord won for us when He died on the cross and rose again to sit on the right hand of God as our intercessor.  Our lives can be lived knowing He is watching over us, protecting us from Satan, and wanting to show others who He is through our lives. It is not  a life of don'ts but a life of yeses as we live like the Lord. It is life full of light that shines through the darkness of this world to show others how to walk with the Lord and not in step with this dark world.  

Lying there in that hospital bed, I prayed and prayed for many of you who will read this posting, I hope, and begin to realize that you need the Lord in your lives. I am including a simple plan that you can follow to find this peace and victory.  It is from a source that I trust and please take time to read and think and ask for guidance.  

GOD'S SIMPLE PLAN OF SALVATION

God Loves You!
John 3:16 tells us, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." God loves you! He is more than an impersonal police officer or schoolmaster; He cares about you personally and desires a relationship with you. He loves each of us so much that he sent His son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins. But why?

Our Sin Separates Us From God
Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Every individual who has ever walked this earth has sinned against God. Our sins merit a penalty, which is separation from God forever. Revelation 21:8 describes what that penalty is: "8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whore mongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death."

Jesus Paid for your Sins
Romans 5:8 says, "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." When Jesus died on the cross, he offered full payment for the sins of every person who has ever walked the Earth. He who committed no sin took our place to receive the penalty for our sins, which is death. This is the ultimate expression of His love for us, and He offers to take that penalty completely free of any charge. Not only that, but he proved that His offer was genuine by rising from death three days later.

You Must Trust Jesus By Faith
Romans 10:9 says, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." If you realize that your sins separate you from God; if you believe that Jesus lived a sinless life, died for your sins, and rose again; if you understand that He is the only way you can be saved from your sins: You can turn from your own way and trust solely in Jesus to save you from the penalty of sin. Trusting Him is called "Faith." And God promises in Romans 10:13 that He will bestow His grace on those who do so: "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." If you put your faith in Christ, you will be saved!

http://www.northstarbaptistchurch.com/god-s-simple-plan-of-salvation.html

If you need to talk to me, feel free to email me for I would love to share how you too can be saved to live victoriously.  

I am better and hopefully soon will be well.  Being tethered to oxygen is surely a new experience for me and I have great empathy who live like this all the time.

Please take care of yourselves, wear your mask, practice social distancing, and stay at home if possible.  This is a bad and can be deadly disease. 

Nuff Said