Merry Christmas!

By Dr. Michelle McIntosh

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.” Isaiah 9:6-7

As Christians, this is our opportunity to celebrate the birth, life and legacy of our Savior and Lord, Jesus the Christ. It is a time to thank our Heavenly Father for His great Gift of Salvation through Jesus and to share the love and joy of God with family and friends. Acts of kindness to others during this time are expressed in honor of our Great Redeemer.

God’s unconditional love toward us reminds us of the new commandment Jesus spoke to His disciples. And, that is that we, believers, should love one another as Jesus loved us. For the God kind of love does not bring harm or discord. God’s love is perfect and never ends. It brings peace, comfort and the right solution to any desperate situation. We are the light of the world and we have the answer to all of Man’s problems—Jesus is the solution!

It is also the perfect time of the year to remember our inheritance and rights in Jesus. The One who fulfilled the penalty of sin and gave each of us the right to become children of Almighty God. For in Jesus, we have authority and power over all the enemy and his deceptive devises.

Here are a few reasons Christians should continue to celebrate the birth of Jesus our Messiah:

  • I AM A SON OF GOD: Gal. 4:5, Eph. 1:5 and Rom. 8:14

  • I AM A NEW CREATURE: 2 Cor. 5:17, Eph. 4:24, Col. 3:10, and 1 Peter 1:23

  • I AM JUSTIFIED IN CHRIST: Gal. 2:16 and Rom.3:24

  • I AM SANCTIFIED IN CHRIST: Heb. 10:10 and 1 Cor. 1:2

  • I AM SEATED WITH CHRIST FAR ABOVE ALL POWERS: Eph. 1:20-23; 2:5-10

  • I AM BLESSED WITH EVERY SPIRITUAL BLESSING: Eph. 1:3-8

  • I AM FILLED WITH GOOD THINGS: Phil. 1:11 and Heb. 13:21

  • I AM LOVED AND ACCEPTED COMPLETELY: Rom. 8:38-39 and Eph. 2:14-18

  • I AM THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD: 2 Cor. 5:21, Rom. 3:22-24, 5:17, 10:3-4

  • I AM MORE THAN A CONQUEROR: Rom. 8:37, Gal. 1:3-5 and 2 Cor. 2:14-17

  • I AM CALLED TO LIVE AN ABUNDANT LIFE: Jn. 10:10, 1 Jn. 5:3-5, 2 Tim. 1:9

  • I AM A JOINT HEIR WITH CHRIST: Rom. 8:14-17, Gal. 4:6-7 and Eph. 1:11-14

  • I AM A KING AND PRIEST TO GOD: Rev. 1:5-6 and 1 Peter 2:9-10

  • I AM ONE WITH GOD: 1 Cor. 6:17, Eph. 5:30, and Jn. 17:20-22

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

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