There is a person in the Bible whose name literally means “Son of Encouragement.” Barnabas was aptly named as on so many occasions he extended the gift of encouragement to others including the Apostle Paul. Learn how to offer the life-giving gift that comforts, supports and builds up the lives of others.
What if God were asking us to create a wish list for Him this season? What do we really want for Christmas that only God could provide?
The general population certainly were not looking for a King who would be born in a manger, or a Savior who would end up humbly dying on a cross.
Many people have described our time on earth as like the dance floor of life. Journeying through our lives in a satisfying and beautiful manner necessitates that we accept our God-given role in the dance of life.
God’s love for us was manifested in the death and sacrifice of Christ on the cross where Jesus satisfied and fully appeased the penalty due to us for our sins. This was the ultimate act of love Jesus modeled not only for the disciples, but for everyone.