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Christmas Day -- A Promise Kept

Wednesday December 25, 2024
 

"With God, nothing will be impossible."  This is what the angel told Mary when he announced God's intention to have her give birth to His Son, Jesus.  Mary discovered that these words were truly possible on the night of Jesus’ birth over 2000 years ago.  Even before she held Baby Jesus in her arms, her response to God's choice for her life was an ecstatic song, flooded with praises to God and full of confidence in God's promise to accomplish His purposes through her, a humble Jewish girl. 

Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.  How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him. His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands. He has helped his servant Israel and remembered to be merciful. For he made this promise to our ancestors, to Abraham and his children forever. (Luke 1:46-55 NLT) 
When Jesus was on earth He paid special attention to the poor, the despised, the hurt, and the sinful.  He rejected no one.  He ignored no one.  Because of Jesus no person is beyond the scope of God’s love or His ability to save. When our lives seem most unmanageable and we feel that no one cares, we need to remind ourselves that God both understands and cares.  
The birth of Jesus is God's message to humanity that He loves and cares for every person.  Whatever it takes to provide healing and restoration in our lives, God will supply. Along with Mary, we can safely turn our will and our life over to His care and take note of the amazing things God promises to do for us.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, With you nothing is impossible. Thank you for delivering me from the darkness of sin and bringing me to the light of hope through Jesus.  I ask You to fulfill Your purpose for my life and help me to honour Your Holy name by carrying Your message to others who suffer from the rages of sin.  Amen

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