Celebrating a Christian Christmas

CELEBRATING A CHRISTIAN CHRISTMAS

Make room in your schedule for time away with Jesus. (study/meditate on Isaiah 9:1-7) 

you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. -Psalm 16:11 

Step out in faith to bring Jesus into your gatherings (prayer, Bible, testimony of faith). 

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. -Mt 5:14-16 

Be eager to “wash the feet” of the people you are with. 

“I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” -John 13:15 

Forgive (and forgive again) your family members as the Lord forgave you. 

“Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. -Matthew 18:22 

Pray for missionaries and the world that does not know Jesus. (Japan) 

How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? … “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” -Romans 10:14-15 

Feast, sing and make merry – for we have received good news! 

“This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” -Nehemiah 8:9-10 

Read Revelation 21-22 and pray “Come Lord Jesus!” 

He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. -Revelation 22:20