The Reason for the Season

What is the "Reason for the Season"? We of course say Jesus, but do we truly understand what happened that night in Bethlehem?

I believe that throughout the Old Testament God spoke of and acted upon his love for his children. However in time God manifested an answer to the question "What has God done to show people He loves them?"

And the person of Jesus Christ was this answer.

God BECAME Love for his people! 1 John 4:8 & 16 Proclaim, "...God IS Love."

God now poses this question to you, "Who can YOU BECOME Love for?"

When God became love for us, it was to fulfill his children's need. What is our need? A Savior - a way out of our sin. According to the Law, the only way was through the sacrifice of a perfect creature. God became our "spotless lamb."

So in becoming love for someone, we need to understand that he did more than just say, "I love you." and more than give to the poor or do a kind deed. He sacrificed his position and comfort in Heaven, as well as on earth to become a servant, even unto death!

Serving is allowing ourselves - through sacrifice - to BECOME love for someone - meeting their need.

How will we KNOW what their "need" is and how to meet it in "Love"? The same way Jesus did.... by the inspiration and direction of the Holy Spirit.

 
The bible tells us that apart from God we can do nothing! Even love someone like they need to be loved!

I challenge you to allow the leading of the Holy Spirit to TranSforM you into the Love of God for your fellow man this season and throughout the New Millennium!

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