Praise Him for Who He is!

SING TO HIM, SING PRAISE TO HIM,

TELL OF ALL HIS WONDERFUL DEEDS, GLORY IN HIS HOLY NAME,

 LET THE HEARTS OF THOSE, WHO SEEK THE LORD REJOICE!

(I CHRONICLES 16:9-10)

“Christmas is a time to think about Jesus, Christmas is a time to praise His holy name, Christmas is a time to think about Jesus, let us praise Him for what He has done...” (Bill Daub)

Let us praise Him for WHO HE IS!”

Wars and rumors of wars, people struggling with health needs; cancer, depression, illness, financial needs of friends, ministry partners, a ministry center kicked out because of  one person’s greed, poverty and hunger, my own sins that discourage and anger me….

When will it all end? Is there hope? YES, o Yes! God is still on the throne, His praises sing out, His work goes on. His anger lasts but a moment, His favor a lifetime.  He was angry with me, but has turned away His wrath, He is in the midst of us, Immanuel, GOD WITH US.

He is not a distant God, away out there, but He cares, sees, knows and is involved. Evidence is all around, when I take the time to look; a school is built in Iraq to help war torn and weary citizens, donations are collected to help a needy family in Tijuana, documents are being examined for a permanent solution for the rehab center, churches are planted, scripture translated, clinics with doctors and nurses giving their time and money to help the needy, a friend is declared cancer free, another will find the strength to go on and church members donate thousands of hours and thousands of dollars to create a free event as a Christmas gift to their community. In my own life I have seen His mercy, grace and provision in countless ways. His name is exalted through His servants all over the world.  Many who never would have heard or been open to the gospel are now seeing His love and care through His children who serve them.

Yes, Christmas is a time to think about Jesus and praise Him for what He has done, is doing and will do.  Fix your eyes on Jesus…wait and see what He will do. Praise His holy name and rejoice, because our salvation is at hand!