Hello Everyone,

When Joseph and Mary tried to process everything that was happening, Luke 2:33 says that they marveled at what was said about Jesus. According to the dictionary, to become a marveler is to be filled with wonder, astonishment, and surprise.

This can be a dangerous time of the year for us. Our annual celebration of Christmas can immunize us to its reality. We hear just enough of the story each year to inoculate us against the real thing, so that we never really catch true Christmas fever.

Recapture the marvel of Christmas.

Take a look at verse 27: “Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts.” Now drop down to verse 38: “Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God...”

Both Simeon and Anna were movers. When the Holy Spirit prompted them to move, they didn’t sit still. Every one of the Christmas characters responded to the Spirit’s leading ­ with the exception of Herod:

Mary was ready to move when she said to the angel, “May it be to me as you have said.” (Luke 2:38)

Joseph demonstrated that he was a mover when he woke up from his dream and “...did what the angel of the Lord had commanded and took Mary home as his wife.” (Matthew 1:24)

The Shepherds were movers also when they said, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened...” (Luke 2:15)

The wise men saw the star and moved out of their comfort zone to find the King of Christmas.

When God prompts you to do something, then you need to do it. Don’t procrastinate when God prompts you to do something -- you may miss out on a miracle.

You can’t stay neutral about Jesus. You are either for Him or against Him. You’re moving closer to Him, or further away. You either have the Son or you don’t.

Oh How HE Loves Us!

Pastor Phil