The Reason For This Season

It's Christmas night and the thought is clear.
Baby Jesus was born in manger tonight.
His parents were in the stable,
They were told there was no room in the inn.

Was there really no room or
Were His parents appearance not fitting for the inn.
Whatever the reason, had it been known who was about to be born
Room would be made for Him that night.

It's not for us to judge and give our views.
God's plan is fulfilled just the way He would have it.
God's plan is for Jesus to enter the world in humility.
Then rise to glory.

His ways are above our ways
His thoughts are far above our thoughts
God doesn't see the way man sees
Man looks on the outside
God sees the inside, God sees the heart

God looked down through two thousand years and saw the need of you and I
God knew it didn't matter how Jesus was born
God knew that Jesus being born was important
God also knew that the reason for Jesus birth, was essential for you and I

Smile Awhile

You know, it is said, laughter is good medicine
It takes a lot more muscle in the face to make a frown
And a lot less muscle to turn that frown upside down
I bet holding that frown for awhile feels like a lot of work on the face
Why not ease the pressure and send that frown to some other place

Each day lets greet each person we see with a big beautiful smile
You can say something encouraging, even shake a hand, don't say you can't
You know, a hug can make a big difference too, just try it for awhile
You'll be surprise to hear the response, it might be just what people want

Smile awhile, you'll find it soothing, healing and relaxing
Smile awhile, everyone will see you're genuine not acting
Smile awhile, it costs nothing but is a rich gift to give
Smile awhile, you'll find it's the best way to live.
 

Luke 2:11-14 NKJV

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
Luke 2:11-14 NKJV

I Am Laughing Again

I am laughing again
My blessings are overtaking me
Jesus is with me my friend
He promised never to leave nor forsake me

I've got a roof over my head
I've got food, clothes, shoes and love in abundance
I have not felt like this since my wife and I wed
God's blessing is in so much abundance

Lord, thank you for making me laugh again
The last time I was so happy, I can't remember when
Before my wedding It seem so long ago
But the most important moment in my life is when I settled that old account long ago.

Luke 2:1, 4-5 NKJV

[ Christ Born of Mary ] And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.
Luke 2:1, 4-5 NKJV

1 Peter 1

1 Peter 1

New King James Version (NKJV)

Greeting to the Elect Pilgrims

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,

To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, ² elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ:
Grace to you and peace be multiplied.

A Heavenly Inheritance

³ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ⁴ to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, ⁵ who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
⁶ In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, ⁷ that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, ⁸ whom having not seen^[a] you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, ⁹ receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
¹⁰ Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, ¹¹ searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. ¹² To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us^[b] they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into.

Living Before God Our Father

¹³ Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; ¹⁴ as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; ¹⁵ but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, ¹⁶ because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”^[c]
17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; ¹⁸ knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, ¹⁹ but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. ²⁰ He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you ²¹ who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

The Enduring Word

²² Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit^[d] in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, ²³ having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever,^{[e] 24} because

“All flesh is as grass,
And all the glory of man^[f] as the flower of the grass.
The grass withers,
And its flower falls away,
²⁵ But the word of the Lord endures forever.”^[g]

Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.

THE ETERNAL GOD IS OUR REFUGE

The eternal God is our refuge
And underneath are His everlasting Arms.

We know who our God is and whose we are
Yes we know to whom we belong
He is always near, and never too far
He even knows when He is touched in a throng.

Eternal God is our refuge
And underneath are His everlasting arms.

People may ask, "What is your God's name?"
"Some say Jehovah, Some say Jesus, Some say the Holy Ghost; He is three in one."
Father Son and Holy Ghost, He is forever the same.
We praise and glorify the Trinity. He revealed Himself through His Son.

Eternal God is our refuge
And underneath are His everlasting arms.

Oh, our all-powerful and all-knowing Jesus
Oh how sweet is your name
Ever living ever loving Jesus
You're forever the same
Jesus Christ our anointed Savior
Our master, our ruler, our shelter from danger,
We love You today, From your true self You never waiver
To us You are God and no stranger.
Jesus..., Jesus..., JESUS!

Jesus You are our refuge,
And underneath, are your everlasting arms.