December
26, 2016 Monday Message:
“We
praise you, God, for your name is near.” Psalms 75:1a
God
has never been closer than when Jesus came to earth as a little baby, carrying
with him the New Covenant of mercy, forgiveness and redemption. We celebrate this
annually, each Christmas. We number our years forward from the time of this monumental
event.
Jesus
walking with mankind was the turning point for all of God’s people. Before
Jesus, no one could achieve a sinless life, and eternity in heaven was elusive.
But
with Jesus offering forgiveness and rescue, we were granted assurance of
salvation. God desires that we join him in the hereafter, and Jesus became the
way for us to reach that goal. This path is open to all who would repent,
return and call Jesus “Lord.”
Nowadays
we give Christmas gifts to each other. But the best gift of all is Jesus’ offer
to escort each of us into heaven. “As for me, I will declare this forever … the
righteous will be lifted up.” from Psalms 75:9-10
Merry
Christmas!
Norton
Lawellin
Next
Sunday, January 1, 2017 is New Year’s Day! Jesus in the City Fellowship (JICF) will
gather as usual at the Akina Church, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis,
MN 55406, 10:30am. Join us as baby Jesus visits the Temple, Luke 2:21-40.
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