God, Christmas and You

December 27, 2010 Monday Message:

Humans are the only creatures made “in the image of God,” which means we’re valuable and special. We’re the only creation that can speak, think, reason things out and make decisions. Because God-the-Father loves us so much, he desires that none of us would be lost. Therefore God-the-Son came to earth to rescue us, to redeem our souls and to reconcile our fallen ways with God’s eternal holiness. Merry Christmas!

Too often, when someone wants to become a Christian, they say “the prayer,” but then nothing changes in their life. That’s unfortunate. It’s no good for the new Christian, and poor mentoring by the person who sponsored them.

Living the Christian life should be like opening a giant Christian umbrella. From the time you make your decision for Jesus, everything you say, think and do should be covered by, “What would God think?” and “What would Jesus do?” God wants you covered, and will send the Holy Spirit to help.

Parents like it when their children want to do things with them. God-the-Father is no different. Through Jesus’ redemption, God has adopted you into the holy family. He’s your Father, and you’re his children. He wants you to spend some time with him.

So as we close this Christmas season and prepare for a new year, resolve to open your God-umbrella and let it cover your daily living. And do some stuff with your heavenly Father. He has time with your name on it.

Norton Lawellin