CHRISTIANS MARCH TO THE
BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUMMER, AND THAT’S GOOD NEWS
BECAUSE IT’S JESUS AND HIS WORD!

–December is “ADVENT TIME” for those who really celebrate
Christmas. An understanding that gives wisdom and power to really receive the
blessings of Christmas and face whatever needs to be faced in life. What is this
“advent focus” and how does it reorient our lives to the power of God for
salvation? Why is it good to march to the beat of a different drummer when that
drummer is Jesus Christ….

KEY POINTS….
– Enduring Challenge….it’s a tough world, there’s real pain (broken
relationships, sickness, sorrow, struggle) in life, pain that just trying to be
“happy” when the time comes, won’t work.
– When painful time occurs in any holiday season…It’s a double whammy.
– The difference between joy and happiness and Advent calls us to look
differently at our problems and our celebrations
– The real message of Christmas….not syrupy sweet, but God AT WORK IN
THE WORLD, IN MY LIFE, leaving the comfort of His throne, entering our
mess, becoming vulnerable to sinners, to save us, not just bring a bit of
yuletide cheer
– ADVENT IS GOOD FRIDAY, CHRISTMAS IS EASTER
MORNING…It’s God telling you to look at your life ALWAYS FROM HIS
PERSPECTIVE….THAT’S POWER, THAT’S COURAGE, THAT’S
STRENGTH, THAT’S FAITH.

Remember, there are two kinds of fire in the world: One that burns and consumes and one that burns and empowers. May God’s word and God’s love burn brightly in you, giving you the strength to face any fire. Until next time, little embers!

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