Monday 24 December 2012

JESUS, the perfect Christmas gift

It's Christmas again. Christmas is the time to show love and to proclaim the birth of the Messiah who God graciously sent into the world to save all mankind. Because God first loved us when we were yet sinners (Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:10).

Right now, the shopping malls are already packed. Everyone is busy buying gifts for families, friends and co-workers. Others have already bought their gifts and have even given them out. 

 So, I ask, how much did that gifts you bought this Christmas cost you?  Why did you buy those gifts? Is there another reason why you chose that particular gift and what impact do you think your precious gift is going to make in the lives of those people? Is Christmas only about buying material gifts or it's more than just that? 

Two thousand years ago, God sent His only begotten son, Jesus, to the world to save all humanity from our sins (John 3:16). Jesus is the gift that God sent to the world that whosoever believes in Him wouldn't perish but have eternal life. This gift is eternal, nonperishable, doesn't expire, a gift that no one can take away from you even if you are the most weakest person on earth. There is no greater joy than for one to receive the son of God who God gifted onto humanity? The birth of Jesus does not only fulfill biblical prophecies (as in Isaiah  9:6, 63:5, 7:14 ), but changed the course of history- since He is the history and the future

The wise men came from the East to worship the newborn King, not to just present a gift and return (Matthew 2:1-3). It wouldn't make sense for them to have just come all the way from the East to give their gifts and leave. They recognized that a King greater than all earthly kings was about to be born. They saw that His star out shined the galaxy. 

We should therefore not only celebrate Christmas for it's merry making but also proclaim that love of God to friends and families who are oblivious of Jesus Christ. Christmas is all about Jesus and not Santa Claus, and Santa is not the reason why we celebrate Christmas. 

I think this is another way the devil is trying to gradually eliminate anything concerning Jesus from our society. Rather than Christians taking their children to see a Santa Claus, why don't we tell the children about the real meaning of Christmas - the birth of the Messiah, the only Savior of the World. 

Jesus is the gift you need for this Christmas. He came into the world because of you and I. Do you have that gift which is eternal? Why don't you tell your loved one that Christmas is all about Jesus and that He is the perfect Christmas gift for all. Why don't you gift the perfect Christmas gift to your son or daughter, mother or father, brother or sister, husband or wife, friend or enemy by sharing the story of His love. By doing so, we demonstrate our love to them.

All those material gifts cannot save you or give you eternal life. Jesus is the giver of life. Allow Him into your heart this Christmas and you never remain the same

Monday 17 December 2012

When Jesus walks In


When Jesus walks in, love becomes abundant
When He walks in, His power is manifested
When Jesus walks in, the sorrowful are comforted
When He walks in, the mountains shook and nations tremble
When He walks in, every knee bows

When He walks in, every tongue confesses that He’s Lord
When He walks in, you will feel the fire
When Jesus walks in, the storms are calmed
When He walks in, all fear is gone
When He walks in, you can face tomorrow
When He walks in, knowledge is gained

When He walks in, understanding is given
When Jesus walks in, the truth is revealed
When He walks in, He stills the heart
When He walks in, death is defeated
When He walks in, there’s a change- old life passes away

When Jesus walks in, there’s a testimony
When He walks in, peace reigns
When He walks in, order is restored
When Jesus walks in, He shepherds his flock
When He walks in, prophets, pastors, evangelists, teachers are made

When Jesus walks in, His servants are empowered
When He walks in, all sicknesses are healed
When He walks in, His flock recognizes Him
When Jesus walks in, the world refuse to contain Him
When He walks in, His word conquers all
When He walks in, the earth quakes, and the seas roar

When Jesus walks in, His spirit is poured out unto those thirsty for Him
When Jesus walks in, He baptizes with the Holy Spirit 
When He walks in, His kingdom replaces all earthly kingdoms
When He walks in, He blesses the righteous without measure
When Jesus walks in, He becomes a refuge for the oppressed
When Jesus walks in, all nations and people are drawn to Him

When Jesus walks in, His voice is heard
When He walks in, there is a new creation
When Jesus walks in, life is given fully
When Jesus walks in, there is a new song
When He walks in, there is unity

When He walks in, there is revelation of GOD
When Jesus walks in, the laws of science are refuted
When He walks in, the knowledge of the wise becomes foolish
When Jesus walks in, righteousness reign
When He walks in, holiness becomes a lifestyle

When He walks in, there is repentance
When Jesus walks in, there’s forgiveness
When Jesus walks in, the alter becomes drenched with tears
When Jesus walks in, a sinner becomes a son
When Jesus walks in, the prodigal returns home

When He walks in, there is no apathy
When He walks in, there is no discrimination
When Jesus walks in, His love flows like a fountain
When Jesus walks in, there is no race but just one people
When Jesus walks in, His grace becomes abundant
When He walks in, the future is guaranteed eternal
When He walks in, the impossible becomes possible

When Jesus walks in, the divine is experienced
When He walks in, there is a relationship
When He walks in, He speaks to our hearts
When Jesus walks, our spirit being becomes alive
When He walks in, Heaven becomes our focus

When Jesus walks in, we become the heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven
When Jesus walks in, He becomes our Lord, and we, His children
When He walks in, a new chapter of life begins
When Jesus walks in, He finishes what He started
When He walks in, there is a renewal of mind
When He walks in, He gives out gifts and talents

When Jesus walks in, our debts are paid in full
When Jesus walks in, slaves are liberated
When He walks in, servants become lords
When Jesus walks in, there is freedom
When Jesus walks in, champions are made
When He walks in, He becomes our friend

When Jesus walks in, His presence becomes contagious
When Jesus walks, the poor are taken care of
When Jesus walks in, selflessness replaces selfishness
When Jesus walks in, He becomes the KING
When He walks in, there is a true worship
When He walks in, relationship replaces religion
When Jesus walks in, his divine purpose replaces our will

When walks in, the riches of His glory is known
When Jesus walks in, He becomes our dwelling place
When He walks in, He opens a divine connection
When Jesus walks in, He fixes the broken hearted
When Jesus walks in, our faith is perfected

When Jesus walks in, our love for one another transcends race or status
When Jesus walks in, there is no favoritism
When Jesus walks in, the good news is proclaimed to all people
When Jesus walks in, salvation is offered to all who believe in Him
When Jesus walks in, He gives us the rights to become sons and daughters
When Jesus walks in, we become the heirs of Heaven
When Jesus walks in, there is abundance of joy