I Can Only Imagine
Well, we are one week away from the day we will celebrate
the birth of Jesus. I was thinking about that, and imagined that this would be
the week (timeline) where the order was given from Caesar for everyone to
return to their place of birth to participate in a compulsory census. Joseph
and Mary, expecting a child would now be on their way to Bethlehem. The
distance, by today’s standards, is short. Yet back then, on foot, through
terrain and dangers would seem such a daunting journey. All of this while being
guided by God, and obeyed by a couple who would live forever in the history
books.
Over this next week, I encourage everyone to think, and
reflect on how all odds were overcome. Herod gave orders to find this King that
was foretold. God ensured that he would never succeed. A king, The King, would
arrive, right under the nose of the enemy, hidden in plain sight. Please take a
few minutes to read Luke 2:1-20. As we close in on what we call Christmas day,
let’s share this with everyone. Wish all you have contact with, a Merry
Christmas. Please do not take offence when someone posts, or wishes you a happy
holiday, or season’s greetings. Instead, thank them and wish them peace. Let
the groups who find it necessary to expel energy on choosing to not believe, to
muddle through as we celebrate. For those who scoff at the Bible, let them then
pray for them. Yet, show them by your actions, that Jesus, this little baby,
can make a difference in your life, if you only let Him.
You see, we who believe will walk through this hectic season
with anticipation of a miracle. The pressure of the gift race will have no
effect on us, for we will celebrate in a week that God thought so much of
mankind that He sent His son to be born among us. Who but God, could have
planned that one baby would be born, and change the world forever? This gift,
unmatched in history was, and is, to be given to all mankind, so please share
Him with everyone you meet. Prepare your home, your heart, and your spirit to
receive Him. I can only imagine how this unfolded so many years
ago. I can only imagine.
Mike Shindruk
www.mastershandministry.blogspot.ca
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