I was kinda down recently due to some work projects that I did not think we would get finished until after the first of the year. But praise the Lord due to some others also working on the projects we were able to finish early. I have been self-employed most of my life and thankfully we have been able to take time off for the Christmas Holidays. I feel so sorry for people that can not get to take a little time off for the holiday season. I used to try to give gifts of just what my loved ones wanted. Sadly I found out at times they really needed something much more important than for just a want. Wants and needs are two entirely different things! I like to sit back and think about my loved one’s and what they really could use or need. I feel such warmth, joy and thankfulness as I think about my loved ones. I wonder how God feels when it comes to giving gifts? You know God is a God of love, (1 John 4:7&8). God does give us many gifts and blessings, (Romans 5:8, John 3:16). But God has given us one very special special gift. His Son Jesus Christ! Many wonderful things happen when we repent of our sins and accept God’s gift, (Ephesians 2:8&9, Romans 6:23, John 17:3).

See you in Church next Sunday.

Brother J