Archive for December 24, 2018
Watchfulness–Jim Nelson
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Matthew 26:41
Watchfulness is necessary for a healthy spiritual life. Jesus tells his disciples to “watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation” The letters of Paul, Peter, and John repeats the same note, urging us to exercise moral vigilance and watchful prayer…
To Bless–Pastor Tony
Tomorrow is the eve of one of the grandest miracles of all time. Eternity will not be enough time for us to consider even the slightest glimpse of the grandeur of the idea that God almighty became a baby; Oh, how wonderful a thought; Lean in brothers and sisters.
As we seek to celebrate this vast miracle, each of us, in our own way, are seeking to bless our loved ones (I may or may not be still seeking gift ideas for Julie). It is a native desire of this time of year. We find ourselves proclaiming to loved ones, with Bing Crosby, “…May your days be merry and bright.”; Our language even shifts to a version that would make King James proud, singing, “God bless ye merry Gentlemen!