Christmas Countdown, Day 17

Day 17: Luke 2:12-14

This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” 

Jesus is our perfect peace.  We are no longer in the turmoil of legalism.  Am I good enough today?  how about now?
The answer is always no.
Not one of us is good enough.
That's where Jesus steps in - we aren't good enough BUT HE IS!
There's some peace for you.  I believe.  I love Him, so I try to be as much like Him as I can.  But He's got me covered because His favor rests on me.
Amen!

Christmas Countdown, Day 12

Day 12: Luke 2:9-11

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

This passage always makes me think of the Charlie Brown Christmas special.  I LOVE the part when Linus is on stage and says this part.  Charles Schultz knew what he was doing!  It isn't just about the tree or the gifts.  It all comes down to what this angel said.
A SAVIOR has been born!  He is the Messiah!  He is Lord!