CELEBRATE JESUS!
Evangelist
L. Gatlin, USA
P T L!
What a week this has been. That sounds pretty exciting doesn't it? Janice
and I have been living in the Evangelist quarters at Medford First Assembly of
God since June 15. This week the Lord opened the door for us
to move into a two bedroom mobile home in the country. Just the kind of
area that I enjoy. Isn't it just like the Lord to provide at just
the right time? Which brings me to the subject at hand.
December
is the month that we have set aside to celebrate the birth of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ. Another occasion when just at the right time
Father provided the gift that was most needed.
The
birth of Jesus was probably not the time you or I would have chosen but it
was His right time. The days were difficult and many were being
oppressed by unwanted politicians and armies. The social
and economical climate was strained and difficult at best, but in
the midst of it all, a star appeared. One that would bring an
announcement that would change the course of history for all time.
Years
ago, when I was in the seventh grade, I was having a bit of trouble with world
history. My teacher Mrs. Sanders called me to her desk one day
with a definition that changed my way of thinking about history for all
time. She said, "Larry, you are a Christian aren't you?"
I responded yes. She then said, "Well the best definition that I could
ever give you is that history is,' "His Story". I have never
forgotten that definition this very wise teacher gave me. Obviously
she would have been in a lot of trouble now days, but back then, she was the
best. Even today that definition sums up the importance of the birth of
Jesus and the appearance of that star. Even the Wise men took time out from
their busy schedules to follow that star and seek the reason for such a
marvelous phenomena.
We
have all seen the bumper stickers and the signs in Christian businesses, Jesus is
the reason for the season. Well, it's true. He is! He is the reason
that this whole world continues to function! He is the reason that
time marches on. He is the reason that we celebrate Christmas.
Many
today have never stopped to think about the true reason that we celebrate
at this time of year. So this year let's all take a little time to
let as many as we can know that indeed, Jesus is the "Reason for the
Season". He is the reason that we even study history. In
fact He is the reason that this world continues to function with out
crumbling. He is also the only absolute in a troubled and worried world.
So
remember, He came into this world to set mankind free. To bring salvation
to those who could never deserve it. At the right time, God provided
the perfect gift for all time. Just at the right time He also
provided the right, once and for all time sacrifice.
Have
a great Christmas season. Never forget He always provides just at the
right time.
1 Tim 2:5-6
5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man
Christ Jesus;
6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
Pastor
Larry
