25 Days of Christmas - Day 4

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:

“God is not dead, nor doth he sleep;

The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,

With peace on earth, good will to men.”

The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.  Psalm 29:11 NIV

Who is God to you? Is he your protector? Your provider? This Christmas Season, have you allowed him to be your peace?

It can be easy to view God simply as a friend to go to in times of trouble or a magic genie that grants all of your prayers. But God is so much more than that, and the blessings he wants to give to you are endless! He offers so many wonderful things—completely free of charge–including hope, joy, and peace for your heart. God wants nothing but the best for you.

Although your circumstances may be difficult, or hard to understand at times, that doesn’t mean that God isn’t there. He cares about you and loves with a giant-sized love, and he’s waiting for you to let Him be your peace. So this Christmas, as you think about all the gifts you need to buy, and your never-ending to-do list, don’t forget to stop and remember that only God can provide you with the unwavering quiet strength that comes from his peace.

In what ways do you find peace and comfort in God?

What difficult circumstances are you currently dealing with that you need God’s peace in helping you endure?

Does God really care?

Do you ever just feel like maybe God doesn't really care or that you are so insignificant that He really doesn't want to be bothered by you? Sometimes, the enemy will cause us to feel this way. The key word there is "feel." Our feelings are tossed about the wind and often it's like we're on a really fast roller coaster. However, we must go on the truth of what God says to us and about us.

This morning, I was reading in Romans and found great comfort and joy when I came across Romans 8:32, "He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?" I wanted to shout. When I think of how much God loves us and that He was willing to withhold anything for us to come into a love relationship with Him through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ; that's awesome!

Furthermore, if God loves us so much to go to such great lengths to bring us to Himself, would He not do the same thing to take care of us too? After all, we are now His children and He desires to pour out His best blessings on His family.

So, when you approach the throne of grace today, go boldy before the Lord and make your requests and petitions know to Him and watch the Father and Creator begin to pour into your life like you've never experienced before. He loves you and cares for you. Nothing you have to share with Him is a waste of His time. He longs to hear from you on a moment by moment and day by day basis.

Remember today that you are important to God and He loves you so much! So, go ahead and throw your arms around Him and give Him a great big bear hug. He's waiting!

Pastor DeWayne