Power of Dessert First

Key Scripture:  "Behold I bring you good tidings of great JOY for everyone!  Luke 1:10
Power Point:
The Christmas season has begun. Yesterday I went to lunch with two of my dearest friends.It has become a Christmas tradition for us, going to a particular restaurant and having dessert first! The dessert is fresh, warm "beignets" with chocolate sauce. The waiter is always a little stunned when we order it first but it makes for a very festive lunch.
Sometimes when we are going through the busy, sometimes hectic holiday activities it can be tiring, depressing, and generally "UN-joyful".  I think we should eat dessert first!
I think we should look at the end from the beginning, just as God does. I think we should add up the benefits of all that God has given us, but especially all that is ahead for us.
At some point in our lives we will walk straight into the arms of Jesus. He will walk us straight into the arms of our heavenly Father. Everything we've believed but not seen will be seen and touched, tasted and smelled, and it will be wonderful. 
The glorious truth of that is that this experience does not have to wait for years to be real in our lives. We can have dessert first.  When Jesus came into your life, He brought all of heaven into your life as well. You became a brand new creation, with a whole new outlook. Listen. Can you hear the Father's joy as the angels tell earth about the Savior?
He'd been promising for simply ages and the time had come. The heavens split open and the love of God poured out for us. Nothing ever needs to be the same again.We have the extraordinary privilege of being connected forever to heaven on earth. It can change the way we think, the outcome of every day of our lives and yes, it is definitely sweet to the taste.
I know you're busy. I know you're wondering how you're going to get it all done. So STOP!
Take a moment to sit down and taste and see the goodness of what the Lord has done for you, the wonderful plans He has for you this very day.  Push all the vegetables aside for a moment, allow yourself to re-connect with heaven, and sink into the truth that He is there for you, He will help you, and He makes everything in your life, a good thing on the way!
Refuse to be caught up in the "what is", or the "what ifs" and settle into the benefits of your inheritance NOW. Christ in you, the hope of glory. Now that's sweet!
Power Thought:
Peace on earth. Peace for me. Heaven on earth. Heaven in me. Thank You Jesus. Mmm, mmm good!