Perfectly Imperfect Together

The things of this world will pass, but Jesus is forever and if we choose to entrust our hearts and lives in full surrender to Him, we will be close with Him forever. That’s what Christmas is truly about. That’s what we need to focus on - not just in the Christmas season, but every single day that passes. Jesus was born, He died, He rose from that grave defeating sin and death completely, and He is returning for a Bride who is head over heels in love with Him.

(1 John 1:1-4; Genesis 1; Luke 2; Isaiah 12:6)Joy is not a feeling. Happiness is a feeling. Feelings are fleeting and temporary. Joy is eternal. It's a gift we receive, recognize and honor - a gift from God Himself. Joy is knowing in spite of this evil, twisted world we temporarily live in, our salvation - our eternity, is safe and secure in the hands of our almighty and powerful God.

(Exodus 32) Jesus is our eternal, perfect, and all-powerful Mediator. He paid the price in full for our sins on the cross and intercedes for us at the Throne of God. When we trust in Jesus, our sins are forgiven, which means we are to live forgiven - fully forgiven lives, in surrender to God and His glory. Jesus is always the best choice - way better than the glittery temptations of this world.

(Exodus 15-17:7; 19; 32; 34:1-9) Each challenging experience we face helps us mature and glorify God. The will of God will never lead us to where the grace of God can't keep us. Life can and will be hard at times, but everything happens for a reason and there's always a greater purpose behind it. God knows what He's doing. Our job is to trust and obey God and let Him run His world.

(Exodus 5-14)In 1 act at the Red Sea, God saved His people and punished sin. In 1 act at the cross, Jesus saved us and took our punishment for sin for us. He went under the waves and weight of punishment for us. God will deliver those who choose Jesus, He will rescue, and He will redeem. If we repent from sin, put our faith and trust in Jesus, and surrender our lives to His faithful hands - Jesus has delivered us. He has rescued us. He has redeemed us. It’s a promise and His promises are eternal and never fail. It’s up to us to choose Jesus every single day.