Good afternoon everyone.
Here is today's Bible lesson:
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
READ:
Luke 1:31-41
The Holy Spirit will come upon
you, and the power of the Highest
will overshadow you. -Luke 1:35
The acts of generosity and good will that flourish in December often fade quickly, causing many to say, "I wish we could keep the Christmas spirit all year long." Why does it seem that kindness and compassion are chained to the calendar? Is there an ever-flowing fountain of compassion deeper than warm holiday feelings that pass with the season?
In the first two chapters of Luke, it is striking that the Holy Spirit is mentioned seven times. His work is cited in the lives of the unborn John the Baptist (1:15). Mary (1:35), Elizabeth (1:41), Zacharias (1:67), and Simeon (2:25-27). Here, in what we often call "the Christmas story," there is no mention of people having something just come to mind or of feeling strangely moved. Instead, the Holy Spirit is identified as the One who guided Simeon, filled Zacharias and Elizabeth, and created the baby in Mary's womb.
Do we, like them, recognize the Spirit's voice in the midst of all others? Are we alert to His promptings and eager to obey? Will we allow His warmth and love to fill our hearts and flow through our hands?
Today, the presence and power of Christ remain with us through the Holy Spirit, who is the true, eternal Spirit of Christmas-all year long. - David McCasland
Let the fullness of They Spirit
Fall upon us here this hour.
How we need a new anointing
Of the Holy Ghost and power. -Jarvis
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Jesus went away so the Spirit could come to stay.
INSIGHT
John the Baptizer was commissioned to announce the arrival of the Messiah (Luke 1:16-17) and seems to begin that mission even before he is born. When Mary, pregnant with the Christ, arrives at the house of Zacharias, John leaps in Elizabeth's womb! (v.41).
Have a blessed day.
God Our Creator's Love Always
Unity & Peace
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