Have you
had your Joy Juice today? Don’t think
you’re too old to drink it! It’s for
people of ALL ages….and it makes a great Christmas gift!
We don’t
know exactly how old Zechariah and Elizabeth were when they found out that they
were going to be parents, but the Bible is clear that they were in their older
years. Humanly thinking, they were past
the age of child bearing. But….God’s
ways are not our ways; He proves that over and over again, doesn’t He?!
When told he would have a son, Zechariah
doubted the angel’s message. From
Zechariah’s human perspective, his doubts were understandable—but with God,
anything is possible! Even in their old age, God gave them a child. It is often easy to doubt or misunderstand
what God wants to do in our lives. Even
God’s people sometimes make the mistake of trusting their intellect or
experience rather than God. We must remember that His power is not confined by
narrow perspective or bound by human limitations. We can trust Him completely! (NIV Life
Application Bible footnote 1:18)
As the Christmas countdown is on
and we’re planning parties, buying gifts and practicing for musical programs
celebrating the season, let’s pause long enough to look for the unexpected joy
that God wants to richly “gift” us with.
Don’t limit what He wants to give you.
No matter what our age, there is still much more joy in our relationship
with Christ!
Open
your hands & your heart; and get ready to receive that extra sweet gift of
Christmas JOY!
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