Some ask, “Are you ready for Christmas?”
They mean, “Have you bought all the gifts and food? Have you decorated your house?”
Celebrating Christmas was not meant to burden and stress people.
I’m looking forward to celebrating Jesus’ birthday. Are you?
Today’s verse encourages us to also look forward to Jesus coming back again to earth.
We who trust in Jesus for salvation, don’t have to dread his return. But the people who are still rebelling against him then will certainly have reason to fear. The coming judgment will be terrifying to them, because they will be sentenced and punished for not following the King of the universe.
So, I’m looking forward to Jesus’ return. It will be far more glorious than celebrating Christmas to see him face to face. He will be in charge, and God will punish the prince of this world forever.
Father God raised Christ, and he will raise us up to be with him forever. We will be forgiven and radiant in his presence. Praise the Lord!
Lord God, thank you for saving me and rescuing me from fear of judgement. Thank you for giving me peace instead of dread. Please give me courage to share this fantastic news with others so they can be with you forever too.
Throughout this day: Consciously and verbally give Father God all your worries and fears. Receive his forgiveness and peace.
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