For Unto You A Child Is Born

For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Christmas time is here! I really felt it tonight as my family enjoyed "Walk Through Bethlehem" at Kings Avenue Baptist Church. Our Music Club Kids sang tonight, and by the way, they did an excellent job! We are so blessed to have wonderful volunteers like Anne Alford who led the kids and arranged this opportunity! Thank you Anne, Candy, Krystal, Annette and anyone else I missed who made tonight happen!

So, Christmas time is here! As we enter into this season, I wonder if the verse above is a reality in your life. Do you believe that Jesus was born for you? Are you allowing Jesus to be Lord in every area of your life? Do you turn to Him to be your Wonderful Counselor? Are you amazed by the strength and power of this Mighty God? No matter what your relationship is/was with your earthly father, do you see God as your Everlasting Father? Regardless of circumstances, is Jesus your Prince of Peace?

So many questions! I am asking you to take time this week to pray about just one of these questions. Ask the Lord if there is a work He wants to do in your life so that you can rejoice when you read that verse.

Let's focus together a moment on the first question. Do you believe that Jesus was born for you? What I'm asking is, do you understand your worth in the eyes of the Lord? Do you understand how deeply the Father in Heaven loves you? Why else would He send His Son to take on flesh, feel your pain, walk where you walk - yet remain sinless and pay the penalty for your sins? Why else would he willingly lay down His life for you? He loves you so dearly. Can you take time to feel that today? Will you pause for a moment and take in the fact that Jesus was born unto you?

Christmas can be so much sweeter when we understand that Jesus was truly sent here for each one of us. My prayer for you today is that you will catch just a glimpse of God's love for you. Enjoy the gift of His Son. Celebrate - For Unto You a Child is Born!