Be Proactive: Taking it from the Pew to our Place of Influence

We looked at the unspeakable gift of God last week and discovered that it was to be the foundation and basis for our life and giving.  We are to mirror the grace of God and His desire to reach out to those in need.  Although we do not have the resources to feed all the hungry or to give to all the poor and needy, we do have it in our capacity to help one.  And in helping the one, we can make a difference in that one’s life which results in rebounding, resounding praise to the Father.  As we look deeper into the Gift that is Christmas today, we need to reflect upon just who that Baby was, born just over 2000 years ago in a small town just outside of Jerusalem.  That night, God’s Love was made manifest, and the good news was shared with shepherds and kings.  What was His purpose?  His purpose was and is to save us from our sins and sins consequence.  This is the reason we celebrate His birth.  This is the reason we sing.  Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners!  Hallelujah, I’m saved; forgiven, and redeemed.  Praise God!  Sing!  Let all that has breath, give praise!