Advent Podcast #22 - 12/25/21 “LOVE” 2 Cor. 9:15

It’s Christmas Day in America and for many countries around the world. Jesus’ coming is nothing less than the gift of God of abundant and resplendent LOVE. It’s love that lasts forever and it’s your very best gift. Thanks for tuning in for this podcast during Advent & blessings to you and yours always!

The encouragement of today is to not just celebrate Christmas, but also ‘circulate’ it! The CODE word is tell. So today is our reminder to share and tell folks about the joy we know, the mercies we’ve received, the forgiveness given freely in Jesus Christ. May God bless you with your own Christmas story/testimony to TELL!

How will you make the most of Christmas? Conditions in society aren’t perfect, are they? Yet, Christmas is coming. Why don’t you join me and the shepherds in making sure to glorify and praise God? For God inhabits our praises. Amen & hallelujah!

Today is our day to focus on Joseph, earthly father of Jesus. He helps us stay faithful to working behind the scenes in our lives. He helps us see, feel, taste & touch the value of obedience to God. He reminds us YOU are always more than just ordinary to God. You are beloved! Tell somebody “I am beloved of our Creator.” Amen

Today consider the motherhood of Mary and Jesus’ own mission on earth. It began in a humble setting yet Jesus was destined to make an eternal difference. Spend some time pondering, reflecting and appreciating Jesus on your own.

We consider Mary’s mission and how she carried it out. Today reflect on what past Christmas celebrations have meant to you and yours. Reflect on how this one can lift the manger to a new level in your spiritual life. Reflect on how grateful we are to have access to the love and grace of Christ Jesus.

Signs that Christmas is almost here are all around us. Today, tune in to reflect on some of the things the Bible tells us about signs. Which ones surely point to our Savior’s birth? Which ones can we really count on as believers? Signs that point to Jesus help us see & know our purpose too. Stop and see the signs today beloveds.

Emmanuel highlights the way(s) Jesus is God WITH us. This name of Jesus shows us Jesus doesn’t save us from some distant throne miles and light years away. Jesus came to be WITH us in order to save us. Through sorrows, sadness, loneliness and joy Jesus stands with us ready for us to lean on Him. Lean on Jesus today, Beloved. He longs to stay with YOU!

“Jesus, Jesus, Jesus there’s just something about that name,” the song says. Today we reflect on when and how we first opened our hearts to Him. Today we consider the hope He brings and the power in His name. We all would be ‘lost’ without Him.

Today, reflect on the significance of your name. Where does it place you in your family? How have the names of our Lord Jesus comforted you? Emmanuel, Messiah, Prince of Peace & King of Kings. “Child of God” is a name we can always celebrate and remain grateful for. This Christmas remember God knows your name, the number of hairs on your head and longs to love on you!