Monday, December 26, 2016

Finding the Messiah in Leviticus December 26

Finding the Messiah in Leviticus December 26
Leviticus 25:39-55


God said that neglecting the poor was a sin. Permanent poverty was not allowed in Israel. Financially secure families were responsible to help and house those in need. Many times we do nothing, not because we lack compassion, but because we are overwhelmed by the size of the problem and don’t know where to begin. God doesn’t expect you to eliminate poverty, nor does he expect you to neglect your family while providing for others. He does, however, expect that when you see an individual in need, you will reach out with whatever help you can offer, including hospitality.

Remember in the coming year, you can not do everything-but you must do something. Secure your family. Offer a bed to those  who need a place to rest. The solution is not large acts, but small acts done with great love!

Sunday, December 25, 2016

Finding the Messiah In Leviticus December 25

Finding the Messiah In Leviticus December 25
Leviticus 25:23-38

Sleep is a parable that God is God and we are mere men. God handles the world quite nicely while a hemisphere sleeps. Sleep is like a broken record that comes around with the same message every day: Man is not sovereign. Man is not sovereign. Man is not sovereign. Don't let the lesson be lost on you. God wants to be trusted as the great worker who never tires and never sleeps. He is not nearly so impressed with our late nights and early mornings as He is with the peaceful trust that casts all anxieties on Him and sleeps.” John Piper


Today, is Christmas whether we worked or not to make it happen!  The birth of Christ is a fact, not matter how many Herod’s of this world opposes it.  just as it is true, Christ is most often birthed in our heart, despite our opposition.  Merry Christmas!