Romans 1:16-17

“16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”

As we enjoy the true meaning of Christmas and head into the new year, I believe this is also the perfect time to reflect and remember. Reflect on the success and failures of this year. Remember the great God who has blessed us with opportunity everyday to make this life a success. Reflecting and remembering places us in the perfect position so make changes, establish new plans of approach to challenges, and to determine corrected courses for our lives. But this process must also include a time to remember who we are (in Christ), and whose we are (the God of creation). 

If we are not careful, sometimes the cares of this life will cause even the most stout believer to forget who they are. In our forgetting, we will make poor planning choices, and will find ourselves in the wrong place. This season is a prime example. Many believers get caught up in the commercial side of the season and will regulate the Christ of Christmas to a small section of this seasons celebration. But we must endeveaour to remember, and keep Christ the focal point of our celebrations.

Be willing to say “Merry Christmas”and not just settle for “Happy Holidays.” We are not excluding other holidays, but we are simply willing to acknowledge the true meaning of the season. For it is truly good news that is worthy to be shared with everyone, no matter the belief. There is power in the true purpose of the season that is life changing. 

We must no be ashamed to tell the world – share with the world – the gospel of Christ. For it is truly the only hope for the world today.

So I want to take time to wish everyone a belated Merry Christmas, I pray a great Christmas celebration was had, and time was taken to serve our fellow man. I want to encourage everyone to examine their personal 2015, and make preparations for an even greater 2016. Better/greater is around the corner. But we must seek after it and prepare for it, “for the just shall live by faith.” 

*** I hope you are blessed by this post. As always, your comments are welcomed. God bless.