And the LORD answered me:"Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it."
Habakkuk 2:2
Habakkuk 2:2
A Time of Light and Miracles
~Jeffrey and Kathi Pelton On the night our precious Savior was born, the world had not been introduced to the grace that came through Him to deliver us from the curse that comes from disobedience to the law. A star shone brightly that holy night, lighting the way to the Babe in the manger. On this “night divine” a young virgin gave birth to grace, hope, and love. She labored to bring forth the Light of the World. Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices; oh night divine, oh night when Christ was born. Oh night divine! Oh night, oh night divine. (“Oh Holy Night”) The Light born on that holy night over two thousand years ago has come into the hearts of man to shine forth to all who are trapped in darkness. We who know Him are temples of His light and have become the “stars” that shine in the darkness to lead the way to Jesus. Christmas Eve, Christians around the world celebrate the night that Light came into the world. Tonight we echo Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian church, asking …God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. {We} pray that your hearts will be flooded with light, so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called…. (Ephesians 1:17-18). Miracles and light became tangible when the promised Messiah was born. To this present day, God’s people need the miracle of His light to fill our hearts, to enable us to be a light in this darkened world. We fix our hope on His mercy and His promise to come again. With hearts of joy, we celebrate the reminder of His coming the first time, even as we await His return. The “night divine” so long ago continues to fill us with hope. The Divine came and lived among us, and one day we will behold His glory face-to-face for eternity. This year, Christmas Eve coincides with the third night of Hanukkah. As we remember another night of the miraculous light that burned in the temple we also remember the announcement of the angels that the miracle of a virgin giving birth would bring light into the world. Luke 2:8-20 –And in the same area there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And then an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were very afraid. But the angel said to them, “Listen! Do not fear. For I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign to you: You will find the Baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.” Suddenly there was with the angel a company of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest,and on earth peace, and good will toward men.” Good news of great joy! This light, whose name is Jesus, has never dimmed or stopped burning. The oil of His love, joy, grace, mercy and kindness still fills the temple and the hearts of all who believe. All the earth us filled with His glory. Tonight as our family lights the third candle we will remember our Savior and the eve of His birth; his young mother had no room to lay her head as she prepared to bring forth the greatest gift known to mankind. We will remember that He came, He lived among us, He revealed His Father to us and He paid the price for our sin in order to reconciled us to God. Tonight will bask in the joyous and triumphant miracle of His resurrection on the third day! We join with all the angles to announce “tidings of great joy” to a world that is searching for true joy. Because He lives we now have become a light that shines in the darkness with the miraculous oil of His love and salvation. The miracle oil still burns today. Joy to the world— the LORD HAD COME, let earth receive her King! The hope of Israel came! He came as a miraculous light in the form of a tiny baby. Yet, the government rests upon His shoulders and His Kingdom has no end. Rejoice, rejoice…Emmanuel has come and is with us always! For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice. From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:6-7 May this season bring you new miracles of life and light! |
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30 Days to Breakthrough series
Jesus is preparing His bride, a heroic remnant who love Him and follow Him wherever He leads, walking in peace and joyful courage. Kathi shares honestly of her life, with all the successes and failures in her walk as she has learned how to "lean on her beloved." Join her and your brothers and sisters in Christ who together will not shrink back in fear, but advance boldly in the authority of the Lord, praying “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” "Kathi has been such a support and friend to us over the years; she is not just a prophet but a true mother to the nations, and as you read...you will feel nurtured and 'hugged' into the deeper places of your destiny." ~Nate Johnston Awakening Hearts 30 Days to Breakthrough: Stepping into Peace (print only) 30 Days to Breakthrough: Becoming Bold and Courageous (print) (kindle) |