As
2013 draws to a close, it’s a good time to take inventory and to prayerfully
make goals for 2014. It helps to write them down along with action steps
to see them through. But, be reminded that we are not about what we do…we
are about Whose we are! Once we grasp God’s love for us, everything flows from
there. Walk in God’s grace.
Remember
who you are in Christ…
Ephesians 2:2-10 (NIV) Made Alive in Christ
2 As
for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to
live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom
of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.
3 All of us also lived
among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its
desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.
4 But because of his
great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with
Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been
saved. 6 And God raised us up
with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,
7 in order that in the
coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in
his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace
you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the
gift of God— 9 not by works, so that
no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in
Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
4 But when the set time
had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to
redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. 6 Because
you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit
who calls out, “Abba, Father.” 7 So you are no longer a slave,
but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.
Galatians 3:26-4:7 (NIV)
Remember
Who Jesus is…
6 For to us a child is
born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.
Isaiah
9:6-7 (NIV)
Remember
to worship Him with gratitude this Christmas…
Merry
Christmas!
JOY to
you all in 2014!
Cheryl
Sidler, Ministry Assistant
P.S. If
you’d like a unique Bible Reading plan for the New Year, let me know at register@ridgelife.org.
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