MERRY CHRISTMAS and Lots of JOY!!!

          Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  Drink in the joy as we look at how  prophecy was fulfilled regarding our Savior, Jesus Christ!

            In the Old Testament books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Zechariah and Samuel, we find prophetic words telling of the coming of Christ.  One such example is found in 2 Samuel 23:3-4. 
“The God of Israel spoke,
    the Rock of Israel said to me:
‘When one rules over people in righteousness,
    when he rules in the fear of God,
  he is like the light of morning at sunrise
    on a cloudless morning,
like the brightness after rain
    that brings grass from the earth.’”

            In the style of a prophet, David spoke of a just and righteous ruler.  The prophecy is fulfilled through Jesus Christ! When He returns, He will rule in perfect justice and peace. (NIV Life Appl. Bible footnote 23:3) 

            Notice in this scripture that once again the words “light of morning” and “brightness” were used.  Jesus brings light to a dark and hurting world; and though so many are trying to take Him out of Christmas, that’s one light that will never be snuffed out!

            Many non-Christians are trying to force us to say: “Happy Holidays” rather than “Merry Christmas!” Nativity scenes and reenactments of the first Christmas are being forbidden in public places.  But no matter how hard men try to take Jesus out of Christmas, they will never succeed! HE IS CHRISTMAS!  He is the reason we can celebrate. Jesus is the “Christmas Star” that lights up the world with JOY!

           Let's shout from the depths of our hearts: MERRY CHRISTMAS and lots of JOY!