Seeing Him

Ralphie, a young boy growing up in the '40's, dreams of owning a Red Rider BB gun. He sets out to convince the world this is the perfect gift. Along the way, he runs into opposition from his parents, his teacher, and even good 'ol Santa Claus himself. We may not be a Ralphie desiring a BB gun but I’m sure we have at one time or another desired to have something and went about convincing others that it would be the perfect gift. We can read of those in our Bibles that had some desires to see the perfect gift; there was Simeon; Luke 2:25  And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. He said “Can I stay alive until I see him?” There were the Wise Men; Matthew 2:1  Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. They said “we aren’t stopping until we find him.” Then there were the Shepherds;

Luke 2:15  And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. They said “Let’s go…. Let’s see.” I love what we read in the book of Hebrew chapter 11 and verse 6  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. The last three words “diligently seek him” should encourage each of us. Webster says this about the word “diligently” With steady application and care; with industry or assiduity; not carelessly; not negligently. It could be like a Christmas gift as you find yourself with steady application and care looking for it. Don’t be satisfied with angels or content with stars. Seek Him out as the Shepherds did. Worship Him as the wise men did. Long for Him as Simeon did. In other words do whatever it takes to see Christ this Christmas. Raphie finally got his BB gun. The Wise men were able to give their gifts to Jesus. The Shepherds didn’t stop until they found Him. Christmas is a wonderful time so don’t get so caught up in the lights, trees, presents and people that you miss the most important part “JESUS.” Make sure you see HIM! Have a great Christmas and enjoy the time together with your family and we’ll talk again on Tuesday December 27 may the blessing of our Lord and Savior be with each of you this Christmas season.  MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!