Sunday, December 20, 2009
What is The True Spirit of Christmas?
Luke 1:35 (New International Version)
35The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[a] the Son of God.
Footnotes:
a.Luke 1:35 Or So the child to be born will be called holy
Sermon: Glory to God in The Highest as we embark upon Holy Week, celebrating the day of The Lord, in Christ Jesus, it is a time to reflect on what God means to us today? This is a time of year that brings tremendous joy to the life of the believer. Our scripture tell us that The Holy Spirit will come upon you..the one to be born ...will be called holy
The angel of The Lord revealed to Mary, Gods plan and grace. Do you ever wished that you were Mary?
The Holy Spirit is the third component of The Trinity. God The Father of The Lord Jesus, Christ The Son of God, and The Holy Spirit. Mary was filled with all three, the week before Christmas. We too can be like Mary. Just filled with all whom God is, and can offer.
Christmas is perhaps the most miss-understood day of all. People are out trying to find the right gift; money is as tight as ever, and confusion, as to the future seems as murky as a fog filled day. Yet, we of the faith have seen a great light. We of the faith, are to be that great light.
Mary was only 13 years old on the first Christmas Day. She was meek and pure. Yet, she was filled with the hope of the world. Her heart must have had the most powerful love in the universe.
The Gospel is such a powerful testimony for the life of the believer. To understand what Mary experienced in her heart, is a gift of God. We pray for her gift today. To be filled with The Love of God; in Christ Jesus, by the power of The Holy Spirit is a good thing today. This is the light my friend, that moves the universe.
In closing, Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding. The people shouted, "you have saved the best for last." Jesus was born out of pure love. The Holy Spirit moved to make everything fall in to Gods plan. Jesus took this all to the cross; shed His blood, and on the third day, rose with all power and glory. Jesus died for our sins. For this purpose I was born. Now Jesus will return to set all things right.
Let us pray: Dear God, father of the Lord Jesus Christ, and The Gift of The Holy Spirit, fill us with Thy love O' Lord. Let us walk in the light. Let us be this light unto the world. The Holy Spirit built the universe by Your powerful hand. Keep us in the light. The light is good in Thy sight Lord our Strength and Redeemer. Let The Holy Spirit teach us what Christmas truly means. Bless us Lord, in all that we do. Let this ministry do Thy work; on Earth, as it is in Heaven. In Jesus Name: We Pray. A-men,,,,
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ReplyDeleteAbout the question: "What is the true spirit of Christmas?"
Really, it was hard to express it juat with simple sentences. Perhaps, and if you have time, a year ago I have posted an article titled "Cristmas contemplation when the bell is ringing". Wishing you to give your review at:
http://love-ely.blogspot.com/2008/12/christmas-contemplation-when-bell.html
For me personally it’s been such a rat race to finish all the Christmas shopping, preparing for visits from friends and family that between all the buzz I lost track of what the wonderful day is all about. I visited your blog this morning and received a blessing once again. Thanks for the word and wisdom shared.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this beautiful reminder on the meaning of Christmas...
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you all so very much. The true meaning of Christmas is God's gift to the world. To save us from sin. To give us goodwill and peace. This is The Joy of Jesus. Thank you. God Bless You. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteGreat post...keep up the good work
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ReplyDeleteIt's too bad that it takes a wonderful blog post to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
What a wonderful reminder. God bless you too and Merry Christmas!
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