A BORNED saviour

''Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.''...... 

- Luke 2:11 -

Thoughts on This Verse... Look at all this verse tells us. Jesus is a descendant of David, the eternal king of promise. He is Savior of all peoples. He is Christ, the Messiah, the promised hope of Israel. He is Lord, the Savior of all people. The real question is whether we have decided that Jesus means all those things to us today. If he is not your Savior today, why not let him be? And if he is, then with whom do you need to share his grace?

**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**

Stronger than yesterday

Love the LORD, all his saints! The LORD preserves the faithful, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD....... 

- Psalm 31:23-24 -

Thoughts on This Verse... Love the LORD! Be strong because of your hope in the LORD. In other words, recognize where your strength is. Acknowledge your source of grace. Give praise to God for his abundant mercy and power lavished on us through his Holy Spirit. The LORD God does preserve his people. He does honor faithfulness even if it is mocked in this world. The LORD will bless his people and deal justly with those who mock and abuse them.

**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**

Fear

Fear often shows up in our lives when we are at risk of losing something- our wealth, health, reputation, position, safety, family, friends. It reveals our innate desire to protect the things in life that are important to us, rather than fully entrusting them to God's care and control. When fear takes over, it cripples us emotionally and saps us spiritually. We're afraid to tell others about Christ, to extend our lives and resources for the benefit of others, or to venture into new territory. A fearful spirit is more vulnerable to the enemy, who tempts us to compromise biblical convictions and to take matters into our own hands.

The remedy for fear, of course, is trust in our Creator: Only when we trust the reality of God's presence, power, protection, and provision for our lives can we share the joy of the psalmist, who said, "I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears"

Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelek, who drove him away, and he left.
 ¹ I will extol the LORD at all times;
   his praise will always be on my lips.
² I will glory in the LORD;
   let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
³ Glorify the LORD with me;
   let us exalt his name together.
 ⁴ I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
   he delivered me from all my fears.
⁵ Those who look to him are radiant;
   their faces are never covered with shame.
⁶ This poor man called, and the LORD heard him;
   he saved him out of all his troubles.
⁷ The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him,
   and he delivers them.
 ⁸ Taste and see that the LORD is good;
   blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
⁹ Fear the LORD, you his holy people,
   for those who fear him lack nothing.
¹⁰ The lions may grow weak and hungry,
   but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

-Psalm 34:1-10-


**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**

Good riddance

The way of the LORD is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil....... 

- Proverbs 10:29 -

Thoughts on This Verse... What is your source of security, hope, and protection? The way of the Lord is a refuge, a strength, a place of security! Let's make sure we live our lives there, knowing that God's commands and demands for righteousness are for our protection as well as his glory.

**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**

Think before you act

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says....... 

- James 1:22 -

Thoughts on This Verse... ''The proof of the pudding is in the eating.'' The proof of biblical wisdom and understanding is in the living. To simply know the truth doesn't mean a whole lot if we don't do anything with that knowledge; to live the truth is everything. (cf. Matthew 7)

**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**

Green green grass throws my troubles away

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake....... 

- Psalm 23:2-3 -

Thoughts on This Verse... Some of us won't slow down for anything! Well, almost anything. When we get''too full ourselves'' and too caught up in our own plans, the LORD, our Shepherd, slows us down and makes us lie down. Our Shepherd knows we need rest, nourishment, and refreshment and helps us, yes and even sometimes makes us, find''green pastures'' and''still waters.'' He then leads us in the direction of his righteousness and holiness once we are rested and refreshed. Isn't it interesting that God's order for our life is always grace and then glory?

**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**

Be ready to answer

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, .......... 

- 1 Peter 3:15 -

Thoughts on This Verse... How do we effectively share our faith, especially in situations hostile to faith? First, we consciously submit our hearts to Christ as Lord. Second, we prepare a presentation of faith that focuses on the hope we have in Jesus. Finally, when we share our reason for hope, we do it with respect, gently sharing our faith with others. Of course we would never have an opportunity to share our faith if we don't live a life of faith that makes an impact on those around us.

**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**