“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33.
Oftentimes during the Christmas season, I meditate on the reason Jesus came to earth, more often than focusing on how He came. I love the birth story of Jesus; it is a powerful prophecy that was fulfilled. However, I try to reflect on Jesus’ purpose for robing Himself in flesh to dwell among us (John 1:1, 2, 14). He came to save His people from their sins, to bring peace in the midst of tribulation, to heal, deliver, and to redeem.
People Need Jesus
When I read the paper, watch the news, drive down the highway, or just walk around the grocery store, my heart cries out over a brokenhearted people. I look in to empty eyes, full of sorrow and pain. I can sometimes feel their shame as I talk with them. I’m overwhelmed at the state of our world, people need Jesus.
Now, more than ever, we have a message of hope. We are heralds of the great gospel of Jesus Christ. We can impart salvation by speaking Jesus’ message, “in a world full of tribulation, be of good cheer, Jesus has overcome the world.”
If you are overwhelmed today by life I want you to know that we serve a God that is touched
with the feeling of our infirmities (Hebrews 4:15). I know it’s Christmas Eve, but with that can come so many emotions, please feel free to leave a prayer request below, I will go before the throne of God on your behalf. We are in this together. I hope you feel the cheer of the Lord, despite external circumstances—our God is so able! Jesus has overcome the world, and through Him you can have peace and be an overcomer.
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I thank-you for praying for my family. Both our son and our daughter have backslidden. Our son, father of our 2 grandchildren, has been separated from his children for 3 yrs. He lives with us now because he is clinically depressed.
He is not working. We know our God is more than able to perform a miracle for our family.
Merry Christmas to you and thankyou for all you do.
I am praying for your family right now sis. It doesn’t sound like an easy situation to navigate, but God can bring restoration to your family. The holiday season seems to magnify our families needs, but I am praying that you and your family feel an extra measure of the presence of God. Merry Christmas to you!
Hi Angela.. Haven’t read one of YOUR devotionals in a while. Good to read, and hear from your heart! Ty. Also, requesting PRAYER for my DAUGHTER, still. She is on drugs. Has been too long! Been on the street, homeless, at times. I helped her and her Father to get their own place. Pls pray that she will desire to make it a HOME for them! She will NOT work, except Doordash. Has no car, has to use her Dad’s, and THAT is not good bc connects with other drug addicts, and they use her, and supply. I know she is getting bc of her situation, and kids being taken from her, but she won’t turn to God. A Baptist elderly man, that works with ppl like her, is trying to pull her in to Rehab. But she won’t even talk about it, or desire to change, or even reach out for help. Just continuous drugs! Pls pray for her to turn her life around! For God to give her the desire, and strength. She loves her children, but the Dad was given sole custody. He is horrible! Pls pray for ME to get maximum Grandparent Visitation Rights. My Grands Dad and I go back to court on 22nd. Will you PLS bombard heaven for me, for Judge to show me favor, and to see that it is for kids HEALTH, OVERALL well-being, and welfare, to reconnect, and bond with me again. They were snatched by a crooked DFCS, bc daughter and I argued, and she manipulated, and turned on me all the time! She wasn’t doing right, of course. My Special Needs, Down Syndrome, is so thin that his tail-bone shows through his pants! No rearend, at all. When I had him, he was chunky, healthy! They are not well taken care of! Pls PRAY, Sister Angela. Ty, for letting me share! 🙏❣️
I just want to let you know, Sis Tina that I pray for your family often. I read a comment of yours on a different post and prayed for you and your family immediately. I know your heart must be so burdened for your kids and grandchildren and I’m praying for God’s provision, restoration, love, and peace to carry your family.