HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-01-04, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1989. PAGE 7.
From the Minister's Study
The wonderful truths of Christmas are for every day
BY DONALD VAIR
Christmas Day has come and
gone, but the wonderful truths of
Christmas are for each and every day
for the New Year.
Maybe nqw with the tree down
and the turkey eaten, and the
colourful trappings of Christmas
thatwesoenjoy put away, we can
take a better look at this blessed
event which must be faced sooner or
later by all people, everywhere.
The carol “Silent Night’’ says
“Christ the Saviour is born’’. What
happened in Bethlehem that glori
ous day was in fulfilment in
meticulous detail of ancient pro
phecies. Isaiah for example, pro
phesied by the Holy Spirit that Jesus
was born of a virgin. Matthew and
Luke record the fulfilment of this
specific vital detail. Micah was lead
to prophesy that Jesus would be born
in an abscure little place called
Bethlehem. In fact, Christ was born
to the very day prophesied by
ancient men appointed by God to do
so.
The Lord Jesus Christ did not
begin His existence in Bethlehem’s
manger, for He existed before. He
alwayswas. Micah said “Whose
goings faith have been from old,
from everlasting.’’
John’s gospel records Jesus in
conversation with unbelieving Jews
in which He informed them that He
existed before their father Abra
ham.
King David 1000 years B.C. in
Psalms 110, calls Jesus his Lord. See
Matthew 22:44 for Jesus Christ’s
quotation of David’s declaration.
Jesus Christ not only existed
before - from everlasting, “He was
and is God.’’
“Hark The Herald Angels Sing’’
says “veiled in flesh the God-head
Melville Guild
holds Christmas
meeting
An enjoyable evening was spent at
the home of Kathleen Semple when
the Guild of Melville Church,
Brussels, met for their December
meeting.
Jeanne Ireland and Kathleen
Semple were in charge of the
devotions. They commenced with a
quiz “What is Christmas’’. The
answer was “Christmas is Love”.
The carol “O Little Town of
Bethlehem” was sung, followed by
the scripture reading Matthew 1,
verses 18 to 25. After singing ‘ ‘ Away
in a Manger’’, Jeanne gave the
message “The First Christmas’ ’ and
“The Holy Family”.
Kathleen led in prayer. Jeanne
had some Christmas trivia - the dates
and reasons for the following being
connected with Christmas: the holly,
candles, cards, religious days,
Christmas trees, advent calendar,
poinsettias, Santa Claus and the first
Carol.
Each member then took part in the
“A, B, C’s” of Christmas. After
singing four more Christmas carols,
the Mizpah Benediction was repeat
ed, bringing this part of the meeting
to a close.
Jean Bewley presided for the
business. She thanked the commit
tee for their programme and Kath
leen for inviting us to her home. The
minutes of the November meeting
were read by the secretary, Eluned
McNair. She also read cards receiv
ed from shut-ins, for poinsettias
given them. Jeanne Ireland gave the
treasurer’s report. There was some
discussion about drug and alcohol
concern after a letter concerning
both was read.
Jean announced that Margaret
Work will be president next year.
Jean and Margaret spoke briefly.
The Guild will hold their pot luck
supper on January 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Eluned and Leona will be in charge of
the meeting.
see, hail the incarnate deity, pleased
as man with men to dwell, Jesus our
Immanuel.”
Immanuel literally means “God
with us”.
“Once in Royal David’s City”
declares “He came down to earth
from Heaven who is God and Lord of
all.”
Isaiah says He is the mighty God
and everlasting Father. I Timothy
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3:16 declares “God was manifest in
the flesh” not a god but “Theos”,
very God.
The story of the Saviour’s birth is
100 per cent truth, but not the whole
truth. As General Albert Orsborn of
the Salvation Army said “There is a
clear connection between the cradle
and the cross. Surely the virgin birth
and atoning Saviour are indissolubly
connected.
We were born to live. Christ was
born to die for my sin, your sin and
the sin of the whole world. How can I
possess the gift of God which is
eternal life? Jesus said in Mark’s
gospel “repent and believe the
gospel.” How do I do that? I do that
by admitting I am a sinner in God’s
sight, and I simply turn from my sin
andselftoChrist; inviting Him to
come into my heart of hearts, to be
my Saviour and Lord.
The Lord Jesus Christ said in
Revelation 3:20 “Behold, I stand at
the door and knock. If any man hear
my voiceand open the door, I will
come in to him, and will sup with him
and he with me.”
If you have done this my friend,
you have made the best start on 1989
anyone could possibly make. A
happy and blessed New Year to all.