Merry Christmas

Matthew 1:18 (NLT)

18 This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit.




There are those who do not believe this story. There are some who say that it is impossible. We live in a world where seemingly insurmountable obstacles are overcome every day. And yet some still do not believe that God could bring His Son into this world through a virgin named Mary. There are many other Biblical truths that are not believed as well. But this one is where salvation lies. It is the most important of all.

When I hear scholars trying to deny this story, it doesn't make me angry. What I really feel instead of anger, is fear. It scares me that anyone would doubt the basic foundation of how our Savior was born. I feel scared for those who doubt, of course. But mostly, I fear for the ones who listen to these so called experts and buy what they teach.

Praise God for this time of the year when the whole world can join together in celebrating the birth of Christ as the Bible teaches it. Everywhere you look, believers and non-believers alike, are surrounded by the scenes and music that honor Jesus. It is the one time of year when it is truly difficult to hide from Him! He is visible everywhere. Even retail stores are beginning to go back to using His name rather than greeting their costumers with Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas has returned by popular demand. There is even a movie out in theaters called, "The Nativity Story." It is Biblically accurate and brings those who lived this story two thousand years ago, to life. I strongly encourage seeing it if you have not already.

Questioning the Bible is dangerous business because it is ultimately questioning God. The Bible was written by God's breath. It is unchanging. There are many people who place a modern day slant on what they wish the Bible says. But in the end, the Truth will be known to all. Jesus is the Truth. What we know of Him as we are taught from the Bible, is the Truth.

As I celebrate the birth of the King over the next couple of weeks, I pray that you will do the same. May we all keep Christmas focused on Jesus. May we all continue to mature in Him with His Holy Spirit in our hearts and His name on our lips.
Blessings to you all.
Merry Christmas!


Luke 2:8-14 (KJV)

8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. 12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.