Day 46 God With Us
Luke 2:9 (The Message)
An Event for Everyone
8-12There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep.
Suddenly, God's angel stood among them and God's glory blazed around them……. The angel said, "Don't be afraid. I'm here to announce a great and joyful event ….”
It was just an ordinary day. No big deal. The sheepherders were doing their thing---the same ole’ thing that did every day……watching those sheep.
“Suddenly” God broke into their day!!
How would you like to have God break into your “ordinary day??” That was good news for those guys on the hillside and its good news for us because He still is breaking in to people’s ordinary days.
The angel announced the Good News!! The thing that they had waited on for years was finally there. They could finally see and touch the Promise for themselves.
Do you have a promise or two that you haven’t seen yet? The One Who has broken through for you came as a babe in a manger. He grew up, went to the cross, died, was buried and rose again. I would say that was the ultimate “breaking through.” He fulfilled His destiny and made it possible for us to fulfill ours.
So wherever you are, I have good news: Because of Jesus Christ, whatever you are going through, you are going through, and you will come out on the other side, just like He did.
Now that’s good news!!
Simeon and Anna waited in “prayerful expectancy.” (Vs. 25) If you are waiting in “prayerful expectancy,” here’s what you can expect:
“My eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people….”
Because of Jesus Christ, you can expect to see the things that He has promised you!
Today’s Assignment:
1. Write down those things that you feel God has promised you. (Remember, His Word is filled with promises for His children. They were written for you!!)
2. Read Jeremiah 1:12 in The Message:
And God said, “Good eyes! I’m sticking with you and I’ll make every word I give you come true.”
Spend some time thanking Him for that!
3. Read Luke 2 and put yourself in the place of those sheepherders. Receive the good news and go to the place where He is.
Prayer:
Father, my Father, You never cease to amaze me!! Every day you encourage me. Every day you bring light into my darkness. Every day you bring Your words of life to me. I thank You so much! Amen.
How Do I receive Christ as my Lord and my Savior:
Note: Maybe you are thinking, “I don’t feel like I am a part of this. It’s like I am outside looking in.”
I want you to know that Jesus’ arms are wide open to you. They were opened at the cross because of His overwhelming love for you. (John 3:16) Right now He is calling you unto Himself. He knows that you are not perfect. You don’t have to be to come to Him. That’s why He went to the cross in the first place---for your sins. Yes, for the sins of the whole world, but personally for your sins.
You can come into His outstretched arms and find rest for your soul. You can put your head upon His chest and hear the beating of His heart of love for you.
We’ve all sinned and He died for all of us. Some of us come to Him and some do not. This is your time to come!! You are not reading this by accident. God is calling you to come right now!
Take a few minutes and meet Him at these verses below. Let Him speak to you through them.
We are all sinners:
Romans 3: 10, 23, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23
We can ask God to forgive us:
Romans 10:13, Acts 3: 19
We can put out trust in Jesus and become His child.
John 1:12
We can confess that Jesus is our Lord:
Romans 10: 9-10
As you ask forgiveness of your sins and express your desire to live for Him, you will enter the family of God and never feel on the outside again!!
It’s time to pray. Let me help you.
Prayer:
Father, I understand that Jesus Christ went to the cross and shed His blood for me. I also understand by the scriptures that I am a sinner. Jesus, forgive me for all my sins.
(Let them come to mind. Then see yourself giving them to Him. As soon as they are in His hands, they disappear forever!! Amazing!!)
Be my Lord and my Savior. I commit my whole life into Your capable hands.
Father, help me to hear Your instruction and direction and help me to live for You all the days of my life.
Thank You. Amen.
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