“God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy
Ghost and with Power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were
oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him. And we are Witnesses of all
things which Jesus did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom
they slew and hanged on a tree:” ~ Acts
10:38-39
How Important do you think a Witness is??? Stop and
give this some thought – the importance of a Witness! It is hard for mankind to receive the Message
of Christ, yet there were a multitude of “Witnesses!” – Eye Witnesses! Consider the Witnesses that saw Christ heal
the sick, the lame, and the moment that He cast the devil into the swine. Think of the Witnesses that saw Him on the
Cross – The Witnesses that saw Him alive after death! Nothing about God was done in secret, it was
open and Witnessed! And today we are His Witnesses, for He has Commissioned us
- Acts 1:8 “Ye shall receive power, after that
the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both
in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of
the earth.” This Precious Gift has been sent to those who will receive it –
it is the Power of God that gives us boldness in our Journey of Faith,
it requires Obedience to push forward and receive it, It is the Power of
the Holy Ghost! Today we look at the First Witnesses who saw Jesus beside His
Mother and Father. The Angels of heaven look on as this Holy Occasion begins to
open … An Angel of the Lord is sent to give the Message to the Shepherds. They
are quietly watching their flock by night when the Angel appears with the
Message: “Fear not, for, Behold I bring you good tidings of Great of
Great Joy, which shall be to all people! For unto you is born this
day in the City of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord!” The
Shepherds were frightened as the Angel appeared and the glory of the Lord shone
round about them … Soon there was a multitude of the heavenly host
Praising God, and saying Glory to God in the highest, and on earth Peace, Good
will toward men.” Thus we have the first Witnesses, “Eye Witnesses” to the Christ
born in the Inn, & laid in the manger. We also have record that a star
appeared in the East and Kings are on their way to Worship the New Born King.
Christmas is a season of “Great Joy!” I want to encourage the saints to not be
‘tempted’ about ‘things’ in this Holy Season, but to experience a fresh Joy of
the Holy Ghost! O saints hear this --
Acts 2:28 “Thou has made known to me the ways of life; Thou shalt make me
full of Joy!”
Wishing you a “Joyous” Christmas, Love Pastor
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