An individual told me that
problems don’t seem to fit into Christmas. I would agree when it comes to a
picture-perfect-Christmas. While it may
be true that we think that a Norman
Rockwell Christmas exists . . . the authentic and true Christmas was about the
glory of God . . . connecting with the grime
of humanity. Christ, God with us, entered the world fully
human to engage and participate with humanity.
Isaiah
prophesized, during a time of adversity when the people had turned from God,
that the Messiah would come and be called
Wonderful Counselor. The
thing is . . . God came to be with us . . .
to walk
through life with us . . .
to be
our peace in all times.
Jesus issued
an invitation: All things have been committed to
me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the
Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to
me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke
upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will
find rest for your souls (Matthew
11:29-30).
We are invited to go to Christ . . . to rest . . . and to give the
burden . . . and learn. What is the result of accepting the
invitation?
Peace . . . a peace that will never come from a circumstance but
from the heart of God . . . the shalom . . . that produces health and
wholeness.
Today
Accept the invitation of
Christ . . . God with us . . . Wonderful Counselor.
Stop.
Breathe.
Receive the gift of the Spirit as
Counselor.
Be aware of His presence.
Seek Him .
Receive His Word.
Be aware of His presence.
Seek Him .
Receive His Word.
Celebrate Christmas . . .
as the grime and glory connect.
Learning with you to
KICK START the day . . . with the Wonderful Counselor,
Pastor Kerrie
Experience
the simplicity and power of breath praying.
Indwelling Love
Advent
Focus
Love
Meditate
God made his
dwelling with
us . . . there is no greater love . . . than Immanuel, God with us.
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.
We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only [Son], who came from the
Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14
See also: John 1:1;
John 12:45-47
Pray with Expectation
Pray with expectation: Indwelling Love.
(written by Kerrie
Palmer © 2009 All Rights Reserved)
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