O Little Town of Bethlehem
Micah 5:2 But you, O Bethlehem
Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah , from you shall come forth for me one who
is to be ruler in Israel
* It seems that God favors the little one’s of
the world, the little children, the small yet faithful beginnings, the small yet
sincere offerings and even here the little town of the birthplace of David the
king. Remember that when David was
chosen, his own dad literally overlooked him as a candidate for the calling of
God.
We have that same
theme going on in our world today. In
making the most important announcement of the world, we think that maybe God
would use the most powerful voice, the biggest and most influential town in the
most powerful empire in the world. But no….
God chose the
smallest town in a little unknown province to be born king of the Jews.
The most important person in the history of humanity was
being born as a baby.Why? Why not the son of a well known king or even an angel?
Westminster Larger Catechism
Q. 40. Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be God
and man in one person?
A. It was requisite that the Mediator, who was to reconcile
God and man, should himself be both God and man, and this in one person, that
the proper works of each nature might be accepted of God for us, and relied on
by us, as the works of the whole person.
* This should inspire
us to remember the call
O Come, All Ye Faithful, be Joyful and triumphant
The tumult of currents
in this world continue to flow against the way of the One who created it and
loves those that turn to Him.
The whole world is
like an incredible machine, a computer, built and designed to reflect the glory
of God’s power, holiness, connectedness and love. Yet, all evil is set against the blueprints
to make it operate to perform acts of selfishness, cynicism, separateness, and hate.
The Faithful really need to come and be joyful because…..
When the faithful
show up, it is a whole different story.
Showing up for the Purpose of the Lord is the most rewarding
task any person can accomplish. Why the
most important? Because God is the only
one who knows the blueprint and calls the cosmos to conform to His will. Working with God brings satisfaction because,
“If God is for us who can be against us.”
This is why we can sacrifice ourselves for the sake of God’s plan and
will, Paul said, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are
regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.” Rom 8:36.
Because there is
nothing “in all of creation that can or will separate us from the love of God
in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
§ The Lesson here is
that we who believe must live a life that is pronouncing the glory of God in
this world today. A life of
self-significance will not do.
Come all Ye
faithful, express your joy and the triumph of the Kingdom of God
* That is why
Christmas is under fire- you know that
don’t you? The message of Christmas
should not be confused with the frustrations of people who do not know the Lord
Jesus. People who benefit from a grace
of which they do not have time to entertain.
They do not know it but they ‘Need A Little Christmas’ in fact ‘We all
need A Little Christmas, right now’!!
If there is
anything that people benefit from, it is the magic of Christmas. Just think, the real Christmas is about God
coming to rescue people in the world from the evils and terrible influence of
those who do not care for others.
It is about a little
baby…. Who could not like a baby? Who
came to challenge: the status quo of family dysfunction, corrupt politics,
unfair treatment and irresponsibility in money transactions and last of all,
the evil powers of influence in religion. Because He came we can identify what
is good about the world and what is not working right.
So how do we
actually enjoy the benefit of the blessing of a little baby born long ago?
The Westminster Shorter Catechism gives us an answer
straight from scripture.
Q. 58. How do we come to be made partakers of the benefits
which Christ hath procured?
A. We are
made partakers of the benefits which Christ hath procured, by the application
of them unto us, which is the work especially of God the Holy Ghost.
What does this mean?
We Need A Little
Christmas, Right Now!! Right Now!!
Not the rush and bustle for fancy stuff
Nor the tinsel and brassy glimmering gold
Not the buy 5 get one free that we seek
Nor the endless extra overtime of those who don’t believe
But the humble beginnings of God’s choice plan
But the Celebration of love, life and liberty from man to
man
But the welcoming voice of care and concern
But the presence of God, peace on earth goodwill towards man
Yes, we do Need A
Little Christmas, right now!
Right now we need the magic of a season anew,
We need the birth of a baby true.
We crave a solve for eternity and a taste of all that is
right
We need a reprieve from this troubled plight
We Need A Little Christmas, we do.. We Do !!!!
And the whole purpose and reason is Jesus for You
Turn to Him and get to know his perfect way
§ And you will have a Silent Night to go to
sleep restfully or
should I say
‘Sleep In Heavenly Peace’
Chaplain Horace Cutter, M.Div., BCPC, HPCF
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