God Encounters of (the) Christmas Kind
How can you not love Christmas? And be amazed at the numerous God Encounters recorded on the pages of the Christmas Story.
The miraculous and amazing story of God sending His Son, Jesus, to the earth so that the petition between God and us could be removed. Yes! We can be forgiven for our sins and shortcomings and come into a relationship with our loving Savior, Jesus Christ. What a story!
I love the God Encounters: the angel speaking with a frightened young girl named Mary saying she’s going to have a very special child. The angels appearing in a heavenly choir singing to a group of chilly shepherds on a cold winter’s night, I’m sure that was a concert they will never forget.
And what about when the Lord warns the wise men from returning to the King and protects the life of our newborn Savior? God is always looking out for us. And my favorite announcement, can you imagine Joseph’s surprise when God told him his soon-to-be bride was pregnant? Oh, What a Night!
I love the Story of Christmas so much. It has been one I have enjoyed and valued for all my life.
But let me pursue another line of thinking for a moment and ask you a personal question. Have you ever had a God Encounter? Do you remember it and how special it was to you? I’ve had several. They have all been truly unforgettable and changed my life.
So, let me ask, if you can’t remember ever having a God Encounter, then have one this Christmas.
If your former God Encounter is just a forgotten experience and childhood memory, then perhaps it is time to have another. Maybe you have heard stories from others, but never actually experienced one for yourself. They are real, you know. And the real ones mark your life and make you different afterwards.
God Encounters are the most precious gifts you can ever receive. Maybe it is time for you to have another one this Christmas! Selah (think about it).
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