12/18/08

Heaven On Earth

Unto us a child is born, Unto to us a son is given,
and the government will be on His shoulders.
He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6

A Child who is also The Wonderful Counselor;

A Son who is also Our Mighty, Everlasting God;
A Savior, who told us not to worry about our world; ultimately
all government rests on The Shoulders of The Prince of Peace.

There are 2 realms at work on Planet Earth...one seen, one unseen.

Some choose to believe only in what we can be measured and quantified. Some intellectuals and visionaries tell us to ‘think outside the box;' yet, their minds won't open to the possibility of an unseen God, Sovereign over us. Creation declares that there is a Supernatural Hand at work; but God chose to do more than create the intricate beauty that surrounds us and speaks His Name.... He chose to make Himself visible. Heaven came to Earth. God, in flesh and blood, through Jesus.

It is hard for the human mind to imagine how God's Son could leave the royal robes of heaven behind to come to us as a helpless baby, who needed to have his diapers changed and felt hunger, cold… and rejection. It is a blessed mystery, but deep in our souls we know that it is TRUE. Jesus coming to Earth as a baby, was Heaven’s Way...the Way of Love, Humility, and Service. How hard it is for us to love without condition; to lay down our pride, and to refrain from justifying our every action! Jesus was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and the Perfect Lamb of God, did not open his mouth to defend Himself…. Every moment of His Earthly Life, had already proven who He was. He fulfilled every prophesy; then willingly, Our Good Shepherd, laid down His LIfe for His Sheep.

Take the time to read what He said; study His Words in the Gospels and He will unveil Himself to you. If you desperately seek Him, He will show you Who He Is.

How wonderful it is to be a "BELIEVER" at Christmastime!

The story of Santa Claus delivering presents and The Grinch returning presents; flying reindeer and toy-making elves are sweet images, ingrained in our Christmas culture now. But, Lord restore to us the REASON FOR THIS SEASON, help us to BELIEVE IN YOU, and trust You more, as we think about all that You left behind when You came here to save us. This is the truly wonder-filled story. Let the true story of Your coming to Earth as a tiny baby, sink into our souls and fill us with AWE.

Lord, this world is not our home, just as it was not Yours; but while we are here, make us worthy of the upward calling to press on in Your Name, The Name above all Names: Baby Jesus, Teacher Jesus, Sacrificial Lamb Jesus, Savior Jesus, Risen Jesus, Intercessor Jesus, in all things The Lord Jesus Christ. Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, Good Shepherd, Ruler of all that is seen & unseen.

Unto us 'An Indescribable Gift' was given,
A Savior who brought Heaven to Earth.
O come let us adore Him, Christ The King!

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