Luke 2:2-10
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'”
I have had a favorite Bible preacher who hailed from England. His name was Major Ian Thomas. I am not sure if it was a sermon or book that he wrote that crosses my mind from time to time. The title was “A Day to Be Remembered and a Land to Be Possessed.” It dealt with the Exodus from Egypt to the promised-land.
I can still recall how he stressed that it is not enough to remember the time of day we were delivered from the bondage of sin. As wonderful as that day was and certainly a day worthy of remembering, but there is a promised possession God intends for His people to claim.
In a recent study on the life of the miraculous birth of Jesus I have been inspired by the words of Major Thomas. It has led me to a new thought. When we read in the book of Luke about the birth of Jesus there is a day to be remembered, but that is just the beginning. We have a Man (Jesus) to be possessed.
Millions around the world have just celebrated a day honoring the birth of Jesus. Oh, how sad it is that so many people remember the birth of Jesus in a manger, but fail to receive the Christ of Christmas as personal Savior. It is not enough to know “about” Jesus, we must receive Him into our hearts. It is the only way to obtain an abundant entrance into His heavenly kingdom.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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