(Isaiah 9:6 NKJV) For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
We’re not ones to get caught up in tradition or giving traditional messages on specific holidays, but this group of verses has been in the forefront of my mind today.
Although we don’t know the exact date that Jesus the Messiah was born here on earth, we do know that He was born and walked the earth among us for a little over three decades.
This birth was the most significant event in the history of mankind.
As we celebrate Christmas, we are not celebrating the gifts that we give or receive. We’re not celebrating the gifts that were laid at the feet of the newborn King over 2000 years ago. We’re not celebrating the star that lead people to where the Messiah was born.
We are celebrating the ultimate gift… the gift of salvation being offered to every human being, through Jesus. We are celebrating the arrival of God here on earth, in human form, coming to live among us and then die for us on a cruel, torturous Roman cross.
We encourage you today to spend time with your friends and family, celebrating. We encourage you to enjoy this day… to relax and have fun. But most of all, know that you have been given the biggest gift you will ever receive in your lifetime; the love of God offered to you in the form of the ultimate sacrifice.
If you have received that gift of salvation, thank Him for it. If you haven’t made that choice, do it right now. And thank Him for it. You’ll never receive a gift like it again in your life.
Merry Christmas. We love each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-377-5400
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