JULY 27 Wed.

Always Christmas

Luke 2:2-14 / Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. (11)

Hymn #115 Joy to the World

[Message Video]
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For those who have met Christ, their pasts have been resolved and their new lives will begin. But why isn't it taking place for you? It's because of needless worries. Instead, you must have real concerns regarding why God's people were enslaved; held as captives; were colonized; why the posterity was scattered all over the world and beaten to death; and why churches throughout the world are closing their doors. The reasons are that it isn't "always Christmas," and it isn't "always the day of Christ."

1. By Knowing Christmas from Long Ages Past, the Problems of the Past Are Resolved
Before man was created, Satan, who was in darkness; chaos; and emptiness,(Genesis 1:2) attacked Adam.(Genesis 3) As a result, God promised that the offspring of the woman would crush Satan's authority.(Genesis 3:15) Furthermore, God had already chosen you before the creation of the world.(Ephesians 1:3~5) Although the Israelites had lost hold of this covenant and became enslaved, when the blood sacrifice was restored, the forces of darkness fell,(Exodus 3:18) Because the Triune God had existed from the beginning, He prepared the Gospel,(John 8:56 and Genesis 1:26) Holding onto this is pre-Christmas.

2. By Knowing That God Came in the Form of Man as the Savior, the Problems of the World Are Resolved
Jesus came in the form of a man as light(John 1:11) and the Word became flesh.(John 1:14) Even though He was in very nature God, He humbled himself,(Philippians 2:6) By knowing this, the world's problems will be resolved.

3. When Christ Comes Upon You, Three Problems Are Resolved
Christ, who broke Satan's authority; prevented disasters; and opened the way of salvation to come upon you.(Matthew 16:16~19) At this time, the authority to become a child of God(John 1:12) is given and the Holy Spirit of God(1 Corinthians 3:16) will be established in you. In doing so, just as it's written in Galatians 2:20 and 2 Corinthians 5:17, you'll change.

4. Christmas That Will Appear to the Posterity
This must absolutely be relayed to the posterity. Because spiritual problems can't be healed with anything else, Jesus said, "Weep for your children,"(Matthew 27:25) and "Feed my lambs."(John 21:15)

5. The Eternal Christmas That Will Last Forever Is Your Background
If this becomes your background, the "9 Blessings of the Throne" from the Triune God will become your background. In addition, the economy of light will be restored in correct churches and businesses. When Christ comes to you through "always Christmas," then works will arise, and God will allow you to do world evangelization.

Dear God, thank you for giving me Christ and calling me as Your child. Please grant me Your economy of light that's enough to do world evangelization. May the "day of Christ" always come upon this world. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.