The Mad Preacher!: Spreading Some of the Joy

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Spreading Some of the Joy

by Rod Davis

“For God so loved the whole world that He gave his only son…”

(John 3:16)

Ah, Christmas time! The carolers are singing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” and for most of us it is. There are many things about the Christmas season that make it wonderful, such as a beautifully decorated tree, colorfully wrapped presents and good food. However, the most wonderful time of all is when family and friends gather for a warm time of fellowship. It all adds up to a joyous time of celebration.

In spite of all the jubilation surrounding them, many feel that they have very little to celebrate. A divorced Dad separated from the children he treasures, that heartbroken person who’s lost a loved one, and the holidays only serve as a sad reminder of their grief. Another sits alone in a hospital or nursing home. Still others are homeless, without family or hope.

The joy that Christmas holds is for everyone. God gave His Son to the whole world, not to just a few who are more fortunate. Please, let’s make Christmas a wonderful time for those who really need some joy in their lives. Consider making a little extra effort to touch someone who desperately needs to know that somebody cares. What greater way to show what Christmas is truly all about? What better way of expressing our gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His unspeakable Gift than by giving of ourselves?

Yes, Christmas is a most wonderful time. Let’s spread some of that “wonderfulness” to someone who’s hurting during this holiday season. May God bless you with a Christ-centered Christmas!

A city on a hill cannot be hidden
Standing tall before all men
To show the things that it's been given
And everything that it can give
Just like that city on a hillside
We got a light that's deep within us
No, don't keep it to yourself
Just remember how you felt
When you first gave your life to Jesus

And I know that our salvation isn't based on the things we do
But it's only given by the grace of God
By the sacrifice of Jesus, and if we really did believe
We were born to share this message with someone *

*City On A Hill Lyrics by Mac Powell / Music by Third Day, Copyright/Label: ©2000 New Spring Publishing, Inc. / Vandura 2500 Songs / ASCAP All rights administered by Brentwood Benson Music Publishing, Inc

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Thanks for visiting my blog. Make yourself at home. Here is where I share my views on a little bit of everything--from religion to politics.

I’m a bit of an angry preacher. So, much of what I share will consist of my venting over something that’s happening in America, the world, or in the church. I’m angry at what I see on the political scene, and angry over excesses I see in the church. I’m especially burned over the abuse that God’s sheep have to endure from church leaders.

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