~ Good Morning and Happy TGIF!

Our Bible verse, today, is found in …

• Isaiah‬ ‭9:6 •

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (ESV‬‬)

Isaiah 9:6 tells us that “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,” and this child was Jesus. This Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace is the Savior of the world that the Jewish people had been waiting for.

When Jesus came to earth, prophecies were fulfilled. This baby, born of a virgin, grew up to be a man who lived a perfect, sinless life. He died on a cross and rose from the dead, granting us the opportunity to be delivered from our sins.

This is what Christmas is all about! However, many times, December is packed full of things that demand our attention:

• Getting the perfect gifts for those on our list.

• Being unusually kind with our words and actions.

• Preparing a delectable meal for a party.

• Creating the most spectacular card to send to friends and family.

• Etc, Etc, Etc …

And those are all great things! However, if we’re not careful, we can allow the Way We’re Celebrating to Replace the One We’re Celebrating.

We are meant to enjoy the Christmas season, and Christmas traditions, not worship them.

This Christmas season, I remind you of an old saying that simply says, “Jesus is the Reason for the Season.” Let’s determine to keep Jesus first, and foremost, this year.

Christmas is about an exciting announcement, a tremendous testimony; “For to us a child is born…!” Salvation has finally come!

📍 Wonderful has come!

📍 Counselor has come!

📍 Prince of Peace has come!

📍 Jesus is Savior!

📍 Jesus is King of Kings!

📍 Jesus is Lord of Lords!

• What is your testimony thisChristmas season⁉️

• What has Jesus done for you, thisyear⁉️

• Well, TESTIFY‼️

• Tell Someone About It‼️

The JOY of the Christmas Season comes when we authentically Celebrate the JESUS of the Christmas Season.

Merry Christmas!!!

Sincerely,

— Pastor Gene