John Belt: "The Divine Mystery: God Coming in the Flesh!"

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But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord." Luke 2:10-11

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this day, here's a great reminder from John Belt:

During this Christmas season, take in the greatness and simplicity of the glory of God coming in the flesh through Jesus, knowing that where He is there is nothing lacking and we are made whole.

Let us all remember why we celebrate this "glorious" day!

From all of our staff at the Elijah List and Breaking Christian News, we want to wish you, your family and loved ones a very Merry Christmas!

God in the Flesh

During this Christmas season we celebrate the birth of our Lord coming down in the form of a man, humbling Himself to become like us in physical appearance (see Philippians 2:8). It is the divine mystery of eternal glory that Mary brought forth the Son of God by the Holy Spirit.

It is beyond human comprehension to even begin to fathom how God brought this to pass in such a marvelous way, in a way that no one could have imagined. All the prophecies of old being fulfilled through Jesus, even when some prophecies seemed to contradict another. God wove a divine tapestry, a perfect puzzle with every piece perfectly fitted in the manner in which He chose to bring redemption to us through His Son. (Photo via Flickr)

Some of the most wonderful music has been created for the Christmas holiday; "O Holy Night" and "Noel" and others carry a heavenly sound that is signature in connecting our hearts in worship in a very special way during this time. These songs bring back to our hearts and minds the supernatural occurrence that took place when Jesus was born, reminding us of the wonder and miracle of His birth. It can be easy to just move on through the season with the gifts, materialism, and busyness, missing the simple wonder of His love for us.

Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

He was born in the lowest of places, a humble stable where all the animals had their home. He didn't come to a castle, mansion, or anything with all the modern-day comforts, but in a time that was most difficult. God had a manger for the King of kings as the way of first introduction into the earth. It was only a manger in a stable, but the manifest Presence of God was there. (Photo via Wikipedia)

His Kingdom of Peace Reigning Over Us

Luke 2:11-14 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"

Peace on earth and goodwill toward men... That is the message that the angels proclaimed at the birth of Jesus. This message is still true today as God extends His love to all mankind. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that through Him the world might be saved" (John 3:16). And we know that Jesus did not come to condemn the world, but that through Him all may be saved.

Peace is central to the message as Jesus is the Prince of Peace. Without Him there is no peace. Jesus differentiates His eternal peace from the temporal peace that the world gives. It goes back to the scenario where man is trying to fill the emptiness of His soul with things, worldliness, busyness and other distractions. Meanwhile Jesus says, "Come to Me all you who labor, worry and fear and find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:28).

Jesus is the Source of ultimate peace and satisfaction that flows like a river through the heart of man. I'm thankful that Jesus does not give us a half-fix, but makes us completely whole where we do not lack a thing. Our contentment is from knowing Him Who is above all things, ruling in righteousness with grace and wisdom.

He is the hope for all men. All who seek Him with their whole heart find Him. If we ask for bread He will not give us a stone. He is thoroughly good in every way. It is "goodwill" toward all mankind. God is good, and that same goodness draws us to Him, turning our hearts His direction.

This Christmas, let the peace of Christ reign in your heart with all goodness and fullness of His Spirit. Take in the greatness and simplicity of the glory of God coming in the flesh through Jesus, knowing that where He is there is nothing lacking and we are made whole.

John and Brandi Belt
Overflow Global Ministries
Email: office@overflowglobal.com
Website: overflowglobal.com

Overflow Global Ministries is the ministry of John and Brandi Belt. The heart of their message is that God's greatest desire is to indwell His people with His presence. They believe that man was created to be inhabited by God through His Spirit. With a sincere devotion to God through the Holy Spirit, people can live in a place of overflow in His presence. This overflow translates into touching the lives of others through living encounters with God. When John and Brandi minister, the intimate presence of God is manifest – being accompanied with demonstrations of God's power to heal, revive, and restore.

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