I probably won't be posting over the next several days, since we'll be busy celebrating Jesus' birthday with our family. But I just wanted to share some thoughts I've been thinking lately. These resulted after reading a GREAT devotional earlier this month. The month of December is probably the one month that believers face some of the most intense spirtual battles. Think about how many people in the United States are being exposed to the Gospel right now, without even realizing it. Songs of our Lord, Jesus Christ, are playing all over the radio, and in malls. This is the one month that people's hearts will be softened, and some will begin asking questions about the birth of Jesus. Because of that, Satan's number one goal is to keep US, as believers, distracted from fulfilling our most important calling - to be a witness for who Jesus really is. If he can keep us busy (even with "spirtual" things), then he's successful. It's so easy right now to get so distracted with gift shopping, Christmas plays, parties, and all the other distractions, that we miss this great opportunity that we have!
In the next few days, it may be easy for me (and maybe you?) to find yourself frustrated, losing your cool, or spending far more money than you should. In this case, we're allowing the enemy to be successful. My prayer is that we would have VICTORY over Satan's strategies, and that instead we would focus on the JOY and PEACE that comes with Christmas. Next week, let's look back at this time to remember great memories around the tree with family, moments of deep sincere love with our friends & family, and maybe some random acts of kindness that we've done for some strangers! By doing this, we are remembering Jesus - the true reason for this season!
I pray you all have a WONDERFUL, Jesus-filled Christmas!!!
Fight the good fight for what we beleive. Hold tightly to the eternal life that God has given you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:12)
Just for smiles, here's a picture of Caeden - attempting to wrap a present!
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