December 2019 – Living the Best of Life

The birth of Jesus was a special one because even though he was conceived, the conception happened supernaturally. Mary and Joseph did not have to sleep together for Jesus to be conceived. Jesus was conceived by the Divine power of the Holy Spirit. This is the power of God at work.

Moses was conceived naturally but the mother was able to discern that Moses was a special child and so she did all she can to hide him for a while.

There are always special people born into this life. No matter how we look at it, this special people are destined for special occasion and glory. Often, it is almost difficult to stop them even when they are making a wrong turn in their lives.

A good example of special ones who made wrong turns and yet still fulfill destiny are Samson, David, Rahab (the harlot), Mary Magdalene, etc.

In our contemporary days, we cannot deceive ourselves that some have and are making special impacts in the world today. People like Billy Graham, great leaders like Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln have all made great impact.

Also, we have great minds like Steve Job, Bill Gate, etc. Some of these people develop themselves to get there but majority of them were born special.

This season, we celebrate the birth of the one and only Jesus who came and was born in a manger. There was nothing special about His birth but He was born special.

Angels celebrated His birth, Wise men saw the Stars, and even a King thought His arrival would dethrone him.
So, the little baby became the savior of mankind. He bridged the gap created by sin and a sinful world.

Ever since He was born till now (and forever), He is celebrated.
By far, the most important thing about Him is He bringing us salvation and relationship with God because He is Emmanuel.

Now, we have peace with God through God’s only Son, Jesus.
Everything in life is nothing–they are all meaningless like chasing the wind.

A relationship with God (with daily fellowship) is worth it if it means eternal life.
You can ask Him to forgive you your sinful life now and He will come and make a new life with you and for you. Amen.

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The precious word of Solomon is “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them”.

The days of trouble or despair or times we do not expect or find palatable are bound to come and pains may increase or discomfort pressure at every turn. During this period, it is the knowledge and the experience we have that often helps us survive and overcome such tides of life.

It is important to know God so you will be able to overcome during difficult moment. Your knowledge of God guarantees you victory. It is the truth you know that can set you free. You cannot do what you have no idea nor knowledge of doing. And you cannot wait until the moment of trouble before you seek God.

Now has always be the best time to seek God and connect your heart to Him. Tomorrow is not always guaranteed. Also, you cannot use the success of today to measure the breakthrough for tomorrow. Each day has its own battle and you must be ready to fight each battle in a unique way.

If your heart is evil or is far from God, then you have no other choice than to rely on other source of help. Other source of help are often not reliable as they often fail.

For instance, your intellect may fail you. Your success or material wealth may fail you. In fact, needless to say that friends and sometimes loved ones can fail you. I have found out that ONLY God cannot let you down no matter the situation. With God, help is always around the corner.

Nobody leaves in a vacuum so no one can say “I don’t need God.” You may not like to serve Him or love Him or even care about anything, but whether it is now or later at the end of life, the realization is that you either found out how much you have lived without Him or you jump for joy that you did not turn your heart away from God.

Therefore, create a space in your heart for God to reside. Let Him come in and live inside of you. Do not hardened your heart nor turn your attention to the things of life that fades away. A relationship with God is worth much more than gold. Find a place in your heart for God and you would have found eternity.

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