Poor Elvis And His "Blue Christmas"

"....good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people."  (Luke 2)

That is, if, "all the people", will receive the One of the, "good tidings."  History reveals that, "all the people", are not of the Carol's, "where meek souls will receive Him still the Dear Christ enters in."  Everyone on the Planet throughout history has sought, "great joy," yet the all-time Best Seller tells us that, "great joy," is a "fruit" of the Indwelling Christ Jesus.

Elvis sang that it would "a blue Christmas without you."  There are many who are singing the same song, and perhaps for the same reason.  Sadness plagues so many at this time of year.  This does not have to be.  That Heavenly declaration so long ago is still to all who will hear and "go to" Bethlehem.  Philosophers and psychiatrists attempt to help people find joy, happiness and fulfillment in life in anything other than in that, "feeding trough."  Everyone of their sessions should begin with Luke 2, "For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior Who is Christ the Lord."  I wonder if it ever occurred to anyone that Jesus is, "a Savior," from sadness. 

Maybe Elvis should have been singing, "Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be all glory given!  Word of the Father now in flesh appearing!  O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!"

"Jesus, to Thee be all glory given!"  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"Tidings Of Comfort And Joy"

"I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people." (Luke 2:10b)

And the, "good tidings of great joy," is?  "For there is born to you this day...a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord."  The old Carol says, "God rest, ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay.  Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day to save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray.  O, tidings of comfort and joy!"

"Comfort and joy"-- This is the "product" of the, "good tidings," announced that first Christmas.  The angel told the shepherds, "Do not be afraid."  Now we know that the context here is the appearing of, "an angel of the Lord," with, "the glory of the Lord," shining around the shepherds.  At such a sight, fear is understandable. 

But what about that, "greatly afraid," which causes so much "dismay" in so many today?  It is the power in Jesus Christ, His shed Blood, His Death, His Resurrection, Ascension and soon Second Appearing which is the power behind, "Let nothing you dismay."  If anyone will "Remember Christ our Savior," the power of fear, anxiety, loneliness and all else which is to man's "dismay" is neutralized. 

Come on, my friend, "let nothing you dismay.  Remember Christ our Savior," and never stop remembering, celebrating, declaring that our Lord Jesus Christ, "was born on Christmas day to save us all from Satan's power...."  Done, as in, "It Is Finished!"

Father, in Jesus' Name, I say with some of those so long ago who saw You caring for people, "He has done all things well"!!  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"This Man"

"And this Man shall be the peace...."  (Micah 5:5)

....because as Ephesians 2 tells us, Jesus, "is our peace."

The Christmas Carol says, "Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light.  The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight."  This is Biblical Truth.  Perhaps the "hopes...of all the years" have been for deliverance, literal salvation, longing for that, "peace which passes understanding," yet has alluded mankind since the Garden.  As for "fears," Jesus dealt "fears" the triumphing destructing blow in His Cross and Resurrection.  As Colossians tells us, "....He...nailed it to the cross." 

"This Man shall be the Peace", that "peace" which the world just could not discover.  Our Lord Jesus "....nailed...to the cross", anxiety, frustration, fear, everything which is out to "nail" you, destroy you, rob you of peace, joy, happiness, hope.  You may be going through  "dark streets" today.  But, "This man...the Peace," our Lord Jesus Christ, "the Light of the world,'" I remind you today, is in you.  And, "Greater is He Who is in you than he who is in the world"!

Father, in Jesus' Name, I pray for my friend here that your glorious Light will shine in any "dark streets."  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

Ern Baxter - Thy Kingdom Come

I have debated as to whether I should send this to you or not.  Not lost.  I was in this meeting back in September of 1975.  It is too bad that much of the men's response was edited out.  To say the gathering of leaders in the Renewal in Kansas City that year was "monumental" is an understatement.  I would like you to listen to this and give  me any feedback that you might have.  Btw, there is a prophecy shared in the message which is yet to be fulfilled.  It could have been, I believe, but Christendom preferred "tambourines, choruses, and goose bumps" to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in, "Thy Kingdom Come."  We wait upon you, Lord Jesus.

https://youtu.be/2H65nX8Ueok