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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold is as pictures of silver.(Prov.25:11) It is so important to speak the right words to people at the right time to produce the right results. When you think of apples of gold in pictures of silver, then you are thinking of wealth and excellence. When we speak wisdom into the lives of others we are making them wealthy. Therefore we must seek God for He is the source of all wisdom and He will give us just the right words needed at the right time.
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#For He hath regarded the low estate of His handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Luke 1:48
The Greek word for handmaiden is Doule, for a female slave. And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For He that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is His name. And His mercy is on them that fear Him from generation to generation. He hath showed strength with His arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts
This Christmas, we will examine the heart of the Virgin Mary and how humble she was, which tells us that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. The Virgin Mary saw herself as a slave and was willing to be used by God as the handmaiden of the Lord, knowing that from henceforth all generations shall call her blessed. We do not worship the Virgin Mary, but she is highly favored among women. It was this humility that made her the Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. We shall always remember the faith that she had when she said Be it unto me, according to thy word. So, if you are looking to be rewarded, remember that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to all people. So because the Virgin Mary was righteous, Israel becomes the nation of our Lord, and the tribe of Judah His people.
#But when the fullness of time was come, God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the law. Galatians 4:4
The Greek word for fullness is Pieroma, meaning repletion or completion, which is to put in to fill up. Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed by the father. Even so we, when we were children, we were in bondage under the elements of the world: To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying Abba Father. wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
The Christmas message is that God sent His Son, born of a woman, made under the law, to redeem us from the curse of sin and death. Let us rejoice that God always moves at the right time and has given us that indescribable gift of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are no longer servants, but sons, now by the grace of God. What a great Christmas gift to have under the tree, knowing that our Savior would die for us hanging on Mount Calvary. Therefore, He is now seated at the right hand of the Father in heaven interceding for you and me. So now that we have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, let us go outside the camp bearing the aroma of Christ. For we are the aroma of life to everyone who believes, and the aroma of death, to all those who reject Him as their Savior. I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation.
#Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be; but we know that when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is. 1 John 3:2 Christmas, the manifestation of Jesus
The Greek word for appear is phaneros, meaning the manifestation, and to show himself. Behold, what manner of love the Father hath betowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore, the world knoweth us not, because it knew Him not. And every man that hath this hope in him, purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. And ye know that He was manifested to take away our sins; and in Him is no sin.
Christmas, the manifestation of Jesus. The first advent of Jesus appeared as a Babe in the manger, so He could save us from all danger. We shall call Him Jesus, because He will save us from our sins. For this reason, we celebrate Christmas and sing His praises. When He comes in the second Advent, He will take us away from the presence of sin, for we shall receive our glorified bodies. And we will see Him as He is, the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Therefore, it does not appear what we shall be, for we shall be fashioned like unto His glorious body. What manner of love the Father has betowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. Therefore, the world knows us not, because it knew Him not. This Christmas, celebrate without getting enebriated, for wine is a mocker and whosoever drinketh is deceived thereby. Enjoy your families and celebrate Jesus as the Savior of the world. Eggnog is acceptable and should be used instead of drinking wine. I know it is not popular to say this, but too many people get drunk and commit all kinds of debauchery at this time of year, and go out drunk driving and cause many accidents. So be a good example of one who will celebrate the season soberly. Be ye filled with the Spirit, and not drunk with wine.
Live a pure life this Christmas Season and mark those who emulate you as well. Let your light shine, so that men will see it, and glorify our Father in heaven. Give the greatest gift this year by telling someone about Jesus and how He has changed your life. May the Lord bless all of you, and sing " Silent Night, the Lord Has come."
#I shall see Him, but not now: I shall behold Him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth. Numbers 24:17 The Star out of the East
The Hebrew word for Star is Kowkab, meaning a prince, in the sense of a blazing star. And now, behold, I go unto my people: come therefore, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days. And he took up his parable and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said: He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open. And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly. Out of Jacob shall come He that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth of the city. And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that he perish forever.
The Star out of the East was prophesied as a Star out of Jacob will come, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel. This Christmas, be a Star for Jesus, for those who shall win souls shall shine as the stars. Tell others the meaning of Christmas and the incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus is the prince that shall come and take the title deed of this world back from Satan, and shall rule with a rod of iron. The government shall be upon His shoulders, and there will be peace without end. Out of Jacob shall he come, having dominion. Let us warn those who will try to stop it to beware, for he shall destroy him that remaineth of the city. Amalek was the first of the nations, but his latter end shall be that he perish forever. Amalek is a metaphor of the flesh, for flesh and blood shall not inherit the kingdom. Shine for Jesus and bear the light of life that comes from being filled with the Holy Spirit.
#And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Luke 2:26
The Greek word for death is Thanatos, meaning the death of the body, i.e., that separation of the soul from the body by which life on earth is ended. (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord. A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons. And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And he came by the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, Then took he Him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said Lord now letest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word;
This Christmas, let us remember Simeon, a just and devout man of God, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Ghost was upon him. Think how his whole life's mission was to see the consolation of Israel, and when the appointed time came, the providential will of God allowed it to happen, and Simeon had hope to die after seeing the Lord. Our hope is in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus, that when our time to depart this earth comes, we have the blessed hope of seeing the Lord Jesus Christ in the resurrection of the body. Christmas has made all of this possible, and we can rejoice in the Lord for coming in the first Advent, and look forward to the second Advent when He comes in power and glory to bring the kingdom of God upon this earth. So thank God for Smieon, who taught us how to wait to see the consolation of Israel, and how to be full of the Holy Spirit.
#He came unto His own, and His own received Him not. John 1:11
The Greek word for received is Paralambano, meaning to receive, near, i.e., associate with oneself. or to assume an office. He was not the Light, but was sent to bear witness to that Light. That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. But as many as received Him, to them He gave power to become sons of God, even to them that believed on His name. Which were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth.
This Christmas, make sure you take time to be alone in the Word of God, the Logos, Jesus is the Word that became flesh, and He dwelt among us. This is the joy of the Season, and we need to worship the Lord every day for this event. John the Baptist was born six months before our Lord, and he was sent by God to bear witness to that Light. Jesus is the Light of the world, and we can come out of darkness and walk in the Light that shines in our hearts. So take time to tell someone the true meaning of Christmas and why Jesus came as the living Word of God. It is my prayer that you will tell someone about Jesus so they, too, can receive the greatest gift this Christmas.
#The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3 John the Baptist prepared the way for the Lord
The Hebrew word for wilderness is Midbar, meaning pasture, i.e., open field, where cattle are driven. Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her sin is pardoned, for she hath received of the LORD's hand double for all her sins. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. The voice said Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:
John the Baptist prepared the way for the Lord. This Christmas, accept what the Lord will give, for salvation is of the Jews. Jesus was born a Jew, of the tribe of Judah, and John the Baptist preceeded Him in birth by six months to prepare the way. The God of all comfort has sent us a Savior who is Jesus Christ, the Lord. If you are walking in darkness, then repent and turn to the light. Jesus is the light of the world, and all who follow Him shall not walk in darkness. Thank God for He makes all things beautiful in His time and has put eternity in our hearts. So all the crooked places shall be made straight, and the rough places plain. Accept this as the year of our Lord.
#For mine eyes have seen thy salvation. Luke 2:30 Salvation only is in the Lord Jesus Christ
The Greek word for salvation is Soterion, meaning defender. And he came by the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, then took He him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of Him.
Salvation is only in the Lord Jesus Christ. This Christmas, let others know the true meaning of the season. Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and He was rejected by His own people, the Jews, and to as many as believed in Him, to them He gave the right to be children of God, even the Gentiles. When we depart this life, we will have salvation in His name, for the wages of sin are death, but the gift of God is eternal life. Jesus came to defend us from the power of the devil. The thief came to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came to give us life, and that more abundantly. So celebrate Christmas soberly, and with friends and family, giving thanks for that indescribable gift.
#And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21
The Hebrew name for Jesus is Jehoshua, for the Lord saves. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph, her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which is interpreted as God with us. Then Joseph, being raised from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him and took unto him his wife.
The divorce that almost happened. Thank God He sent the angel of the Lord to come to Joseph in a dream. Praise God that Joseph obeyed the angel of the Lord and took her to be his wife, and did not go in unto her until she had delivered the Lord Jesus. God works in mysterious ways, and as the prophet Isaiah 7:14 had said, the virgin conceived and brought forth a Son, and his name is called Emmanuel, for God with us. Yes, God became a man and took upon Himself flesh and blood, so that He could die on the cross for our sins, and fulfill His name, Jehoshua saves. It is my prayer that you will accept Him as your Lord and Savior and be baptised into the family of God.
#For lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. Luke 1:44 John the Baptist leaped
The Greek word for leaped is Skirtao, meaning to jump, i.e., sympathetically move. And it came to pass that when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost. And she spoke out with a loud voice, and said Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.
John the Baptist leaped. This is a sign from God that the babe was filled with the Holy Spirit in his mother's womb and would be the forerunner of the Lord Jesus Christ six months in advance. What a joy this was to Elisabeth, because she was old and stricken in years, and God was rewarding her for the faith she had in the Lord Jesus Christ. It was an honor that God would allow Mary, the mother of our Lord, to give the salutation. Without faith it is impossible to please God, for whosoever comes to God must believe that He is and a rewarder of those who diligently pursue Him. This Christmas, thank God for the faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, born to the Virgin Mary to be the Savior of the world. We can rejoice too, cause the Lord has come in the first Advent, and will come again in the second Advent to take us home to heaven to live with Him forever in the mansions in glory He is preparing for us. God is truly amazing in how He works all things together for our good; even the bad things that happen to us have a purpose in the will of God for our lives. He wants us to look just like Jesus, and we must, through many trials and tribulations, enter into that most blessed kingdom. So rejoice in the Lord, and again I say rejoice in the Lord this Christmas Season. Remember Zachareush was dumb and mute until the baby John was born, because he did not believe the angel that told him Elisabeth would bear a son. Always be careful to entertain strangers, because God still sends angels to us to reveal His will for us in our lives.
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