Holy Days!!!

Holidays! Holy Days

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!

Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble Psalm 107:1 & 2



I don’t know about you, but I love the holidays. I know it is often so stressful that it zaps the joy, but I think we could build a nice argument supporting the idea that God prescribes holidays and has made us to revel in them. Yes they take effort, but slow down enough to enjoy it all. Take time to smell the turkey, marvel at the decorations and smile with your family. The effort we put into the holidays makes them Holy Days. It makes them different and wonderful. Let us make them holy unto our Lord!



Sometimes people feel an urge to grumble about traditions and point out how some have abused various parts of God’s creation in the past. True enough, but can’t we take advantage of the hoopla and use it for God’s glory? I believe we can and should!



It is a fantastic time to express your faith to others. If we are eternally saved by God’s kindness, which we celebrate at this time of year, we should be the first to say how much we appreciate his kindness. Hallelujah, our Lord God omnipotent reigneth! Sing it out!



Are you redeemed? Did Jesus Christ pay the ransom for your sinful soul? Did he die for your sin, paying the price for your forgiveness and giving you an eternal inheritance? Would you praise him? Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. Oh what a debt of worship we owe! Allow the fun and celebration of the season to be an opportunity to tell others of your appreciation for his unspeakable gift!



2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!



1 Peter 1: 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.