Rejoice

2020 has been a challenging year in a lot of ways. But as I mentioned in my blog at Tim’s Positive Place, it is not the sum total of our existence but one year of many. It is easy to lose perspective when our emotions are affected. We, as Christians should never forget the ongoing grace and mercy in our lives because of Christ Jesus and our relationship with Him

Today I just want to remind you that we have so many more blessings in Christ than we have challenges. Especially at this time of year we should focus on all the miraculous changes that happened because of Jesus’ birth into this world.

The advent was the door opening on all the good and precious things God wants to give us. Think on Him. Meditate on the message of the season. What you meditate on and what you believe will have great impact on your emotional life.

So embrace the Season celebrating God’s greatest gift, Jesus. For from that gift comes the new birth and the covenant in His blood, newness of life, freedom from the bondage of sin and hopelessness, His character and life in us, and many other benefits. Rejoice! 2020 lasts a year. God’s goodness and graces are everlasting.

Choosing to rejoice does NOT mean that you do not you take serious things seriously. It simply means that you know someone greater than your problems. Jesus is our hope and help. He is much more powerful and trustworthy than the arm of the flesh. Rejoice! For pandemics or politics, serious as they may be, are not the center of our realities. Jesus is. He truly is the PRINCE OF PEACE.