As we move one more week into Hebrews, we find an interesting passage that to me, seems to dovetail perfectly with the season that we are in. The writer talks about the promise God made to Abraham, a promise confirmed with an oath. You bible students remember the promise to Abraham, but God not only promised the “Promised Land,” but also that the nation that sprang forth from Abraham would bless the entire earth:
In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice. (Gen 22:18)
What was God speaking of? He was speaking of the one to come, the Messiah, the same one spoken of by the prophet Isaiah:
For to 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. (Is 9:6)
This Son would be born some 800 years after Isaiah spoke of Him – born of the seed of Abraham, born to a virgin, born to a simple family from Nazareth, born in Bethlehem. Born to bring salvation to mankind, truly the greatest blessing that this world could ever hope for!
This Christmas comes during a time of difficulty for many families. Most people I know are not as worried about what gift they will be giving or getting, but are worried about paying the mortgage, keeping the lights on, keeping our kids clothed. People are hurting.
But as Christians this is a great time to be reminded that Christmas is not about gifts, Christmas is about the One who gave Himself to be the greatest gift that mankind could hope for - Jesus Christ! So friends, this Christmas let’s take time to thank our Heavenly Father for sending His Son, 2000 years ago, to this earth. Lets take time to tell our friends and families that we love them. Lets take time to worship our true King!
This Christmas season, let us all take hold of the hope set before us, that we might be greatly encouraged!
May the Lord bless you and keep you,
Pastor Clay & Tammy Ritter
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