Shine as Stars....

 

When, I was in Kindergarten, the song Twinkle twinkle little star excited me a lot, and I  memorized it very fast. But, I used to really wonder the line..." how I wonder what you are" and who you are? Recently, when I saw stars hanging in social media, houses, shops, all around; made me to go back and ponder once again the lines in my childhood rhyme and, to go to the depth of the scripture.

The creation made by God the Father, in such a magnificent way that words are less to pen them down. He, made the stars on the 4th day. Stars, which gave light in the night time, showing a way in a pitch darkness. Praise God, that He became a light for us.

On going, through the scriptures, in a little more depth, I came to read about the star in Mathew 2 as, to how the star guided the way, to those three wise men who came from far away, and guided them to the Savior, who was going to be born. It, was a sign a guide, to  the wise men. As, they were studying about stars, and followed a peculiar star but, instead of having the focus only, on the star for a while they started, relying on the human wisdom.

Then, for a few moment the star, disappeared, it happened only when they reached Jerusalem, and asked King Herod Matt 2:2 " Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." As, King Herod was disturbed. See, the wonder of Lord God, to make the star disappear.

 Secretly, after enquiring from the scholars, and astrologers, the location, and the exact time when; the star appeared, he sent the wise men to go, and find out in Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, and advised; them to search for the child and report to him.

After hearing from the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the in the east reappeared and went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was.

 Old testament is a shadow showing the way to our Savior; Micah 5:2, Num 24:17 "a star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel."

The meaning of a star quality Christian in your life is the message for this Christmas.

A quality Star Christian everyone likes to be a star in school, in note books from class teacher, in work place, every field, an all rounder. If, something important we make a star. So, let's be a star, alight to show forth Christ.

It, is good and, nice to hang around Christmas star, all around reminding us of the day when, our Savior came to redeem our lives, from sin and death. Let's, make it practical with Christ, like attitudes in our life. Let us, sacrifice our life and, our time our energy, our wealth, health, and whatever, He has given to seek our Savior as; those wise men, and shepherds.

God, provided signs for the whole world through, different way . For the rich, intellectual and learned a star, and even for the common and poor shepherds, a baby in the manger with swaddling clothes. "For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life". He showed us a way.

Friends, Hope this blog will throw, some light to Christmas, as the stars in the sky. Let us shine as stars for Him in the universe. Please do share, and comment your views. God bless you. Happy Happy Christmas to you.

Thanks

Ann

 

Make a Room....

 

Cover photo of today, a bunny a butterfly can be seen, happy as they can play, eat, and enjoy. But; there are animals which are not loved be it a pet dog.

Lately a news on Friday morning, of a gruesome act done to an unspeakable animal. This, brutal and horrific news made me to have goose bumps. A dog, was tied to the boot of a moving car, and was dragged along the road; in one of the place in Kerala on 12/12/2020, and the news went viral.

After which, I started thinking about the fall of a man. Not only is the human doing nuisance to the human but; animals as well. For all such instance and wickedness does Rom 1:18 says "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness." Though the man got his punishment, it is a reminder for everyone to be kind.

Away from the headlines let's move to this month. December is in it's full bloom, reminding us of Christmas. We can read in the scripture during the birth of Jesus, when Mary and Joseph, went to search for a room, they could not find a single room. How, desperate the situation might had been to Mary and Joseph, when they wandered from place to place for a room! Some of us, will surely guess why a miracle didn't happen. But, the scripture had to be fulfilled that the King of Kings had to be born in a stable. In Luke 2:7 " and she gave birth to her first born, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn". Jesus, left the Heaven and came to the earth to find a room to live. But, did not find any. 

I, am not asking to make a space in your house. Let's use, this opportunity to make a room for Him. Your heart which doesn't need decorations or white washing, or new linens. An, empty space to accommodate your Savior in your heart.

If, we see in the life of 'Jesus'; there was no room for Him. From, the time of birth, we can see the innkeepers did not have a room, some of His close friends who doubted didn't accept Him. Judas, to whom money was important, He, was despised and rejected by all men, even the one who ate with Him. He, was nailed to cross, and everyone shouted we don't need Him. Everyone, was full as they all had miracles, blessings, teachings, healings etc. But; no room for Him. He; came into the world to save the lost, to bring light from darkness, to seek the lost, to mend the broken hearted.

Our Savior showed us how to live

With charity, faith and service.

It makes the holiday a joy,

More peaceful and less nervous."

Lines taken by Joanna Fuchs

 What do you feel? Do you have a room for Him. Invite Him in your heart today. This, is the true message of Christmas.  He sacrificed His life for us, so this Christmas let's sacrifice for Him our time, our energy, our effort. He, wants  you and me to stay with Him.

Friends, Hope this blog will throw, some light to Christmas, as the stars in the sky. A, place in our heart which will be filled with hope, joy and peace once He is inside. Please do share, and comment your views. God bless you.

Thanks

Ann

 

 

 

The day of the Lord...

 

There, are many ways of suffering in the world. Each one, has suffering in life which, comes in different shapes and size and form. In form of;  basic needs for poor, the impurity in world like rape, corruptions around of political leaders, idol worshiping, drugs and alcohol intake. Last week, most of my loved ones, friends, were having varied problems in health, finance, needs, troubles of all sorts. I had a burden for each one which; I laid on 'Jesus' feet. For, He alone is the answer to everyone and everything.

There was a quiz program in our congregation few days back, that was the time my eyes opened to many things from the book of Amos. The burden, which prophet Amos, had for his people. Even today we see few people who really have burden, this is what God expects from you and me.

He, wants us to have a close relationship, or a companionship with Him. It grieves His heart when we walk in our ways not obeying and following Him. He has told us, He will direct our path. When, a person spends time in prayer, studying the word of God, that's the time He will reveal His secrets, and give a burden for others in one's heart. Lord does not want us to carry our burdens. In Ps 68:19 " Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burden"

In the bible, we can see many prophets who has warned us, time to time of the things which; are going to happen. In Amos 5:18, we can read how the prophet describes the day of the Lord will come. It will be unexpectedly as a thief comes in the night. In 1 Thess 5:2 " For you yourselves know that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night."

When Jesus, came to the world for the first time all were happy to receive Him, as a 'Saviour'. But, now He is coming for a judgment to reward us with our work. We can read in the scriptures in Rom 14: 11 It is written :" As surely as I live,' says the Lord, every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God' ".

For which, if the people repent the sins and come close to Him, He will forgive. As, He is a loving and compassionate God. After, you repent you have to prepare yourself to meet your God. As, the time is short and, He is standing at the door with, a welcoming hand, we should be on our feet mark get, set go.

In 2 Cor 5:10 " For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each  one may receive the things done in the body , according to what he has done, whether good or bad."

So, friends let us prepare to meet our God. We all have to appear before His throne. Time is short,  He is coming to judge. Hope this blog helps you to be prepared and keep a watch. God bless you. Share with your friends and family.

Thanks

Ann