Throughout 2015 one piece of Scripture has imbedded itself in my mind and it is this:
This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 2 Timothy 3:1-5
A quick glance at any Newspaper on any day of the week will convince anyone who is concerned for others that something is very wrong in today’s world. Very wrong indeed! Everything that man does today, almost without exception, is the exact opposite of what God would have us do.
One of the amazing revelations (and there are many) in the Word of God is that what man casts away, God keeps and what man keeps God casts away. Many Scriptures bear out this truth and whereas man will always gravitate toward and be attracted to the rich and famous, God has chosen the poor of this world to be recipients of His promises.
What man thinks of as wise, God calls foolish and what man thinks of as foolish, God calls wise. God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise. He has chosen the weak things to confound those things man would consider tough and mighty.
And He said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. Luke 16:15
- At Christmas time we celebrate the birth of Jesus – the Saviour of the world.
- He came from Heaven to be born in a stable.
- His Mother and Father could not even find a proper room in an inn.
- He was born amongst cattle and other farm animals.
- He grew up surrounded by people who had no idea who He was.
- He proved Himself over and over again to be the Son of God.
- One week the people heralded Him as their King.
- The following week they called for His execution.
- They exchanged Him for a common criminal.
- They crucified Him and then went about their daily business as if nothing had happened.
May this Christmas and the coming New Year be a time when we truly reverence and honour our wonderful Saviour above everything else in our lives and that we finally realise the wonderful truth that He is in charge. Not man. That He is in control. Not us. That we owe everything to Him, including our very lives.
Thank you all for your prayers and support throughout the past year. To those who we may never see again on this earth, don’t forget, we will see each other in Heaven.
The prospect of seeing our Saviour face to face is the most exciting thing we have to look forward to!
With much love to you all,