There are times during the year when we begin to question where we are supposed to be and reflect on what we have accomplished, especially Christmas. In every season, God wants to shape us, smoothen out the rough edges, trim away the dead branches that do not produce fruit. He reveals truths and life as he goes deeper with us. When he goes deeper and cuts away the dead branches, he causes certain secrets and insecurities to be brought to the surface. He reveals to us certain things about our lives and about ourselves that he wishes to change if we are willing.
Over the past week is his determination to restore, reveal, and transform. As we continue to seek him, his heartbeat is revealed. As we lean on him we find uncomprehensible peace and comfort in our lives. As we draw into his presence we find rest and security and riches that are more valuable than anything we will receive this Christmas.
In Isaiah 45:2-5 we see that the Lord promises that as we draw near to him and believe his word, he promises riches, and his majesty to be revealed. He says that he is the one that calls you by name, and even when you are not aware of him he still had a purpose, name, and promise for you that is eternal. We are chosen and we have power through him who prepares our way. The greatest truth in my opinion is that he " will go before us and level the mountains (to make the crooked places straight). "
That to me is beautiful. He prepares our way as we continue along the narrow path. He gives us everything we need to live a life of abundance and fulfillment. He is the one gift that all may receive through salvation. So this christmas let us remember that we have not only been given Jesus but we also have been blessed in abundance and we can walk in his promise of abundance and strength in this upcoming year. Change is inevitable but the promises of the Lord Almighty will be fulfilled. He is faithful and what he declares he will do. There is no other gifts as great at as knowing that we have eternal life, unbreakable promsies, and prosperity. No one and nothing can take that away from us.
