“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 NIV
The world!
God- loved- the – WORLD.
I get excited when I think about how wunderbar beyond understanding His love is! When I check my report on the back side of my blog, I literally get goosebumps when I see my little blog has visitors from China, France, Russia, England, Canada, Germany, Austria, Italy, and once, I even saw a visitor from the Vatican! WOW!
The Christmas message is JOY to the whole world– not to the elite, the chosen, or the poor and forgotten; not just to the Jew, God’s chosen people, but it is for everyone. For all are image bearers of their Heavenly Father and it is to all that the Christmas Message is addressed!
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Luke 2:10
We’ve an unbelievable- paradigm shifting- revolutionary- story to tell to the nations- a story of truth that will break the chains of sin and restore them to their birthright- a life with God!
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2:14
mediate on that all day! 🙂
For God did not send his Son
into the world to condemn the
world, but to save the world
through him.
John 3:17
You’ve been freed- emancipated- you’re forgiven- no more a debtor- Someone else took your punishment- Someone died in your place-
This is the GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY!
Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek
and save those who are lost.”
We all are lost- without His light- we walk in darkness.
Without His love, we are thirsty and perishing.
Without His presence, we have no joy.
Without His grace, we stumble in bondage.
Without His life- we are bleeding and dying.
He is the good Shepherd- He has come to find and save those who are lost!
Surprising Treasure:
Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010) I Timothy 2:4
He who wills that all people shall have Life, and shall be
converted to the knowledge of the truth.
King James 2000 Bible (©2003) I Timothy 2:4
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of
the truth.
I’m so thankful that we can know our Shepherds voice.
“wunderbar beyond understanding” Love that when we follow His leading with our writing, He uses it according to His will–according to His purpose to further His kingdom here on earth.
Thanks for sharing another inspiring post!
Oh for a thousand tongues to sing, our great Redeemer’s praise- the glories of our God and King- the TRIUMPH of His grace! Joy in every language! hugs Rita!
I love this hymn. I was singing it as I read your words. Blessings to you this holiday season. You are such a treasure to me.
Blessings and holiday happiness to you and your family
Susan♥
Thank you Susan- You are a gift to me! Thank you for all your encouragement and may you have a Blessed Christmas and an extraordinary New Year! hugs
God, give me the ability to share this message of joy, eternal joy, good news that is for all people, with ever increasing clarity!
beautiful
What joy – to reach the world with the Best News right from your keyboard! 🙂
He can give wings to our words! Blessings and hugs!