Power Of The Perfect Gift

Key Scripture: “Just think—you don’t need a thing, you’ve got it all! All God’s gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale. And not only that, but God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus.”  I Corinthians 1:7, The Message

Power Point:

     Christmas. Ah the sights and the smells, and the songs, and the joy; and the pressure and the expense, and the traffic and the family “get togethers” which do not always work out well.  In fact, Christmas today, in many places, is as far from Peace on Earth as we can imagine, isn’t it?  Sometimes it seems that it’s definitely not “the most wonderful time of the year”!

     If you’ve been caught up in all the “busyness” of Christmas and have lost your peace and good will, wouldn't it be a good idea to find it?

     I’ve got some great news about the good news of Christmas. The great news is that because of that First Christmas, the Prince of Perfect Peace lives in us. He has given us the choice to be permanently connected to the Father of Lights, and the Giver of Good Gifts.  In God’s mind, Peace seems to be His most important gift to us. Peace was the word He whispered in the ears of the angels that night. Peace was heaven’s answer to the void in our hearts. Peace was the principal thing. Peace on earth, good will to men.

     Isn’t it lovely to know that God has nothing but good will toward you? Isn’t it great news to know that He has wonderful peace-filled, power-filled plans for your life? Doesn’t it comfort you to know that His  peaceful, loving and kind Spirit loves you and lives in you and offers you His perfect peace every moment of every day, in every situation? It should, Beloved. It’s the Truth. And it is very good news.

Why not just stop for a moment and remember the Peace that Jesus has given you which passes all understanding? Why not open your hands and your heart to receive His beautiful gift of Peace for your life? Peace is the real meaning of Christmas and it can change everything. Peace means that you trust God enough to know that He will be there for you “whatever, whenever, and however”, you need Him. Peace means that you can be so filled with confidence in His presence that you never have to worry, or doubt, or be anxious again.

Peace is His gift to you. Will you unwrap it?

     Remember too that when you choose Peace, you also can choose love, joy, patience, kindness, gentleness, and goodness. It's a package deal.  If each of us lived that out on a daily basis then there really would be peace on earth, good will to men wouldn't there?  That would truly make Christmas the most wonderful time of the year, don’t you think?  Ah peace, the perfect gift that always fits.

Power Thought:

He will keep you in perfect peace, steady and on track, when you trust Him completely.