God's Blessings Never End!
From Titus 2:11-14: For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.
Christmas is more than just a day, as it is for some. For many children it it THE day for in it come all the gifts. From our 21st century standpoint it is hard to believe that this day did not have the significance for the world that it now does. For the believer it has always marked the day set aside as the day of our Savior's birth, and this is reinforced by the little epistle of Titus. Titus calls this day the day God's grace appeared in bodily form, to bring us deliverance from our sinful selves; embarking us on a teaching journey to live lives that are pleasing in God's sight. His list of this pleasing life includes our ability to control ourselves, to be upright, and to be godly. We prayerfully wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of the Savior who will come again for us. For it was He who came to redeem us from our iniquities, and Himself was purified so that we might be a people "zealous" for doing good in the world.
So, besides what is under the tree awaiting us, may we be part of the gift God has given the world. Live a life described above and be a blessing to those who do not yet know blessings.
PRAYER: Loving God of grace, fill me with what I need to be a blessing to others. This I pray in Christ Jesus my Lord, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
Eradio Valverde
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! My devotionals will resume after the New Year. I encourage you to surprise your pastor(s) by being in worship on Christmas Eve, and on Sunday the 28th! Blessings for a joyful and safe time with loved ones during these days!
