CHRIST(mas) Is Getting Close

About mid-day yesterday, on the east side of my home state, lots of cloud cover, and the sun trying hard to break through... much like the pic.

In watching it, I couldn't help but think, Christ could return any minute.  Mind-blowing, when you think about it, really. Life is but a glimpse. And from behind the wheel, I couldn't help but wonder what happens to traffic when millions are caught up in the air.

As Christmas gets closer and the church engages community, it's a balancing act as we share the love of Christ and the gift He has for mankind. Salvation isn't to be rushed, yet with every passing day, it is becoming evermore transparent that His return is fast approaching. There should be a sense of urgency in our faith. And it's up to God, for their heart to be ready to hear and accept.

For when you the Word of the Lord, now is the day of Salvation

Christmas is exciting for many reasons. The opportunity to connect with friends and family and bring gifts as the wise men brought to baby Jesus is wonderful. But the fact remains, the greatest gift given on the day of Jesus birth, was Himself. Though the culmination of the gift wasn't for another 33 years, His birth was the beginning of the promise from long ago... and the fruition of God's plan from the very beginning.

Pray this #communitySaturday, that hearts will be prepared to receive the Word of the Lord this holiday season and accept His gift of eternal life. Pray for barriers and fears, thoughts and past experiences to be laid to the side, in order for God to work the miraculous in peoples lives... healing and restoration, peace and forgiveness as they have never known.

May the greatest gift ever offered, eternal life through Jesus Christ, be accepted by many... especially considering there is nothing to do or pay on our part, to receive it. It is free to accept for everyone. For His glory. The purpose of Christ fulfilled.

-PNC

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