"You can never truly enjoy Christmas until you can look up into the Father's face and tell him you have received his Christmas gift." - John R. Rice
Christmas 2017! Once again, we find ourselves in the holiest of seasons, celebrating the birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is also means time spent with our family and friends. And, while the real significance of this time sometimes gets overwhelmed by shopping, gifts, parties, and other activities, let's not forget what the birth of Christ meant to the world.
John 3:16-17 (KJV) tells us, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."
This was not an act of pity on God's part. Neither was it an act of charity. God did this because He loved us. It was a pure and simple act of love. As parents, we love our children unconditionally. God, as our Father is no different. He loves us despite our rebellion, flaws, and iniquity.
Through this unselfish act of love, He sent us His Only Begotten Son to save us from our sinful nature. He provided us with a chance that would otherwise be unattainable. There is no possible way to calculate the value of this gift. How can one put a price on real love?
Somewhere underneath all of the commercial hype, flashing multi-colored lights, and presents in vibrant gift wrap, the true meaning of Christmas may still be found. You won't find it under a brightly lit tree, or online. It is in your heart; and that is love. The same love that sent Jesus to earth on that long ago night.
It has been tradition here for us to gone on hiatus during this time. This is to allow our ministry staff and writers to celebrate the season with their loved ones. While we are away, our archived messages are always available to you. We will return on Monday, January 8, 2018.
Thank you for allowing us to share our love of Jesus Christ with you throughout this past year. We are looking forward to doing the same in 2018! On behalf of everyone here at The Coffeehouse Bible Ministry, I wish you, our friends, both old and new, a blessed and safe Christmas and New Year! ~Eve
Prayer: Thank you Lord, for the gift of Your love. May I always be a glowing example of that love to others, amen.
May God bless all of you!
The Coffeehouse Bible Ministry
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