It’s CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN 2018 here on GUWG where from now until December 25 we’re preparing our hearts for the arrival of the Savior of the World.
The birth of Jesus brought God’s LIGHT into this dark world. Here’s what the Bible says:
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:4-5)
Here’s what Jesus himself said:
It’s CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN 2018 here on GUWG where from now until December 25 we’re preparing our hearts for the arrival of the Savior of the World.
For centuries, people with much larger brains and much purer hearts than mine have sought to express the true meaning of Christmas. Rather than blabber more myself today, here’s a second selection of Christmas tidings from throughout the ages:
It’s CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN 2018 here on GUWG where from now until December 25 we’re preparing our hearts for the arrival of the Savior of the World.
For centuries, people with much larger brains and much purer hearts than mine have sought to express the true meaning of Christmas. Rather than blabber more myself today, I thought it might be interesting to share the perspectives of others.
The Son of God
became a man
to enable men
to become the sons of God.
(C.S. Lewis)
It’s CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN 2018 here on GUWG where from now until December 25 we’re preparing our hearts for the arrival of the Savior of the World.
Imagine for a moment that you’re God’s VP of Marketing. You know that he’s about to go down to Earth and you want to make sure that the event generates the requisite amount of media coverage. You plan a massive kick-off gala in the heart of the world’s biggest city and start putting together a guest list featuring all the world’s biggest celebrities, politicians and CEOs.
But God has a different plan. Here it is:
It’s CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN 2018 here on GUWG. Here’s today’s featured Bible verse:
She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7)
Is there room in your heart for Jesus? Or is it sort of like the inn in the Christmas story — too packed to let the Savior in?
It’s CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN 2018 here on GUWG where from now until December 25 we’re preparing our hearts for the arrival of the Savior of the World.
How would you describe your attitude so far this Christmas season? Consider this:
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking on the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. (Philippians 2:5-7)
Imagine for a moment that you’re the creator of the universe.
It’s CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN 2018 here on GUWG where from now until December 25 we’re preparing our hearts for the arrival of the Savior of the World.
Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! (Matthew 7:9-11)
Notice the exclamation point at the end of the above verse. Let’s say it again: God gives good gifts to those who ask Him! Don’t ever forget that awesome truth.
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