At Christmas time, I like to read 'The Night Before Christmas' to my grand-daughters. The book is put on our coffee table at Christmas, and is read often before it disappears after Christmas is over.
"I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!'.
Our God is JEHOVAH SHALOM, Hebrew for 'The Lord Is Peace.'
He gives much more than a good night, He brings 'the peace of God that transcends all understanding'. Philippians 4:6-7
I pray you know His peace. Not just during the Christmas season, but every moment of every day.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Banner...
There are many things that symbolize the Christmas season to us. Trees, holly, mistletoe, lights.
YAHWEH NISSI is Hebrew for 'The Lord is my Banner'.
At Christmas time, I want my banner to be the nativity, the birth of that YAHWEH TSEBAOTH Who came in Person just for me. And you.
The Lord is my Banner, Exodus 17
YAHWEH NISSI is Hebrew for 'The Lord is my Banner'.
At Christmas time, I want my banner to be the nativity, the birth of that YAHWEH TSEBAOTH Who came in Person just for me. And you.
The Lord is my Banner, Exodus 17
Monday, December 6, 2010
Workshop....
Santa has elves to help in his workshop..they make things and carry out Santa's plans to deliver them.
God is YAHWEH TSEBAOTH, Hebrew for 'The Lord of Hosts.'
His workshop is the universe.
He has every single thing, both material and spiritual, at His disposal.
His angelic helpers far outnumber Santa's elves, according to the prophet Elisha. "Those who are with us are more than those with them" (2 Kings 6:16)
This Lord of hosts came in Person.
"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.' (Isaiah 9:6-7)
Hallelujah
God is YAHWEH TSEBAOTH, Hebrew for 'The Lord of Hosts.'
His workshop is the universe.
He has every single thing, both material and spiritual, at His disposal.
His angelic helpers far outnumber Santa's elves, according to the prophet Elisha. "Those who are with us are more than those with them" (2 Kings 6:16)
This Lord of hosts came in Person.
"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.' (Isaiah 9:6-7)
Hallelujah
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Provide...
We give Santa a list of what to provide under our tree.
God is JEHOVAH JIREH, Hebrew for 'The Lord provides'.
Matthew 6:32 tells us that our God knows what we need even before we do...and verse 30 tells us that if God takes care of the fields, He will surely take care of us !
Our... problem is we get 'needs' and 'greeds' mixed up !!
What is on your list this year?
God is JEHOVAH JIREH, Hebrew for 'The Lord provides'.
Matthew 6:32 tells us that our God knows what we need even before we do...and verse 30 tells us that if God takes care of the fields, He will surely take care of us !
Our... problem is we get 'needs' and 'greeds' mixed up !!
What is on your list this year?
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Everywhere...
Santa can visit every house on planet earth in one night.
God is omnipresent. He is in every place at all times. He does not come to visit a believer, He comes to remain.
God is YAHWEH SHAMMAH...Hebrew for 'The Lord is there'.
And yes, He is real.
God is omnipresent. He is in every place at all times. He does not come to visit a believer, He comes to remain.
God is YAHWEH SHAMMAH...Hebrew for 'The Lord is there'.
And yes, He is real.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Sees...
We sing a song this time of year..."He sees you when you're sleeping...."
Santa sees if you're sleeping and he knows if you're awake.
Well, God is not a Santa. He does, however, see.
He is El Roi....Hebrew for 'the God who sees me."
Psalm 33 tells us that He looks down from heaven to see all humankind. He observes all our deeds.
You think Santa is watching? I can assure you that our God is....
"The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping ...watch on the wicked and the good." Proverbs 15:3
Santa sees if you're sleeping and he knows if you're awake.
Well, God is not a Santa. He does, however, see.
He is El Roi....Hebrew for 'the God who sees me."
Psalm 33 tells us that He looks down from heaven to see all humankind. He observes all our deeds.
You think Santa is watching? I can assure you that our God is....
"The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping ...watch on the wicked and the good." Proverbs 15:3
Santa...
Santa... That sweet man with the big soft tummy and big soft heart, love for everyone, gifts to share, joy to bring...
I wonder if some people don't think of our God like they think of Santa. The Sacred Santa of heaven, the One Who loves everybody, wants to fill our every need, fill us with happiness and joy.
Oh, and He does!! But not in the way we expect it. Often what we expect is warped from the disease of sin that we all share. Often our image of God is just that...an image of OURS. A wrong image.
I was never guilty of thinking of God as Santa-like. For me it was opposite, my image was a frowning unhappy old guy with a giant flyswat raised in waiting...waiting to swat me when I messed up. That too was a wrong image.
No, God is not a Santa. But He is the one who decides.
What is 'naughty and nice' is determined by HIS Word...by What HE says.
He is Shopet...Hebrew for judge.
He judges, He decides, He governs.
"Rise up, O Judge of the earth.." Psalm 94:2
"You have come to God, the judge of all men...."Hebrews 12:23
But there is a list.
A very important list. Just one.
And it is written in what scripture calls the Book of Life.
And 'if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life' (Rev 20:15, that person will not see 'the city that does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light...' (Rev.21:23) "Nothing impure will ever enter there, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life.' (Rev. 21:27)
Forget Santa's list. My name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life.
Written in red.
Thank You Jesus.
I wonder if some people don't think of our God like they think of Santa. The Sacred Santa of heaven, the One Who loves everybody, wants to fill our every need, fill us with happiness and joy.
Oh, and He does!! But not in the way we expect it. Often what we expect is warped from the disease of sin that we all share. Often our image of God is just that...an image of OURS. A wrong image.
I was never guilty of thinking of God as Santa-like. For me it was opposite, my image was a frowning unhappy old guy with a giant flyswat raised in waiting...waiting to swat me when I messed up. That too was a wrong image.
No, God is not a Santa. But He is the one who decides.
What is 'naughty and nice' is determined by HIS Word...by What HE says.
He is Shopet...Hebrew for judge.
He judges, He decides, He governs.
"Rise up, O Judge of the earth.." Psalm 94:2
"You have come to God, the judge of all men...."Hebrews 12:23
But there is a list.
A very important list. Just one.
And it is written in what scripture calls the Book of Life.
And 'if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life' (Rev 20:15, that person will not see 'the city that does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light...' (Rev.21:23) "Nothing impure will ever enter there, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life.' (Rev. 21:27)
Forget Santa's list. My name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life.
Written in red.
Thank You Jesus.
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