It was a simple scene that first Christmas – a rough room, a young couple and nothing but a feeding trough to put the child in. It was probably quite cold and with family far away there was little help. Not exactly the Hallmark moment we like to show in Christmas pageants. And yet this rustic scene marked the greatest event in the history of mankind.
God's Son became human and came to earth to save us. God had promised to send a Messiah, one who would save His people. He could have easily burst on the scene as a full grown man, a seven foot warrior with fiery eyes and arms of steel. This was what many people were looking for, but it wasn't how God did it. He arrived in the arms of a young lady. He was, as another of our authors put it,
"a very small package, wrapped in rags, given from the heart of God. The perfect gift."
God gave His only Son to die in our place so that we, in all our brokenness, could know forgiveness. He came so that we could know what love feels like, real love – love that never leaves, love that never disappoints, love that is never betrayed. He sent His Son into a corrupted world to bring us hope.
Marriage Moment from Marriage Works:
God can change your mate's heart. Have more faith in what God is doing than what you see your mate doing. Walk by faith, not by sight.
Success Principles:
Gateway's Schedule:
- Sunday Morning Worship Service at 11:15 AM until December 28, 2014.
2015 Service Times---beginning Sunday, January 4, 2015
Sunday Morning Worship--11:00 am
Mid-Week Service Times (Every Week):
Wednesday Night Prayer-6:30-7:15
Wednesday Night Bible Study---7:15-8:00
This Week Remember That We Are.....