The Found Him!!
Jerry Watts
Luke 2:1-20
One of the favorite Christmas songs of a previous generation is ''It's the most wonderful time of the year.'' While this is a light and lively song, for many, it is not true. Some find themselves lonely because this is the first Christmas season since they lost a parent, child, or a mate. For some this Christmas time can be seen as possible the last Christmas with a loved one as sickness threatens that life. Still other face this Christmas time with a job loss, family breakup, financial struggle, frustration, or more. For many, the Christmas season is less than great.
So the question is this, ''How can the Christmas (alone with the rest of the year) be transformed from a tough time to a tranquil time or from a time of problems to a time of peace?''
I suggest to you that, in the story of the shepherds, we can discover some answers. The shepherds were a part of a culture which was looking for the promised Messiah. They knew the time was near, but they were still 'stuck' in the ''day to day'' 'bah-humbug' of life. They were taking care of their Sheep.
Then God entered the scene with a light-show which changed their lives. (Read)
Verse 16 gives us both our direction and destination to discovering the answer to life, ''IF INDEED'' Christmas is to be the most wonderful time of the year. They FOUND JESUS!! Truthfully, this can and will change Christmas and life for good. See the shepherds in 3 simple acts - and let it impact you today.
They Listened - When the angel appeared the shepherds actually listened and listened well. Years ago I learned there were at least 3 level of listening; Level One is when we listen superficially, Level Two is when we listen for the facts, and Level Three is when we listen with understanding. My personal observation is that to listen at the third level can be hard work! Recently I have had phone conversations with several people who chose to 'talk over me' instead of listening. Pe ...
Jerry Watts
Luke 2:1-20
One of the favorite Christmas songs of a previous generation is ''It's the most wonderful time of the year.'' While this is a light and lively song, for many, it is not true. Some find themselves lonely because this is the first Christmas season since they lost a parent, child, or a mate. For some this Christmas time can be seen as possible the last Christmas with a loved one as sickness threatens that life. Still other face this Christmas time with a job loss, family breakup, financial struggle, frustration, or more. For many, the Christmas season is less than great.
So the question is this, ''How can the Christmas (alone with the rest of the year) be transformed from a tough time to a tranquil time or from a time of problems to a time of peace?''
I suggest to you that, in the story of the shepherds, we can discover some answers. The shepherds were a part of a culture which was looking for the promised Messiah. They knew the time was near, but they were still 'stuck' in the ''day to day'' 'bah-humbug' of life. They were taking care of their Sheep.
Then God entered the scene with a light-show which changed their lives. (Read)
Verse 16 gives us both our direction and destination to discovering the answer to life, ''IF INDEED'' Christmas is to be the most wonderful time of the year. They FOUND JESUS!! Truthfully, this can and will change Christmas and life for good. See the shepherds in 3 simple acts - and let it impact you today.
They Listened - When the angel appeared the shepherds actually listened and listened well. Years ago I learned there were at least 3 level of listening; Level One is when we listen superficially, Level Two is when we listen for the facts, and Level Three is when we listen with understanding. My personal observation is that to listen at the third level can be hard work! Recently I have had phone conversations with several people who chose to 'talk over me' instead of listening. Pe ...
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