I recently passed a billboard which said, "When you die, you will face God." Let me ask you a question. How do you feel about that statement, that "When you die, you will face God"? Do you consider it a threat or a promise? Those who are threatened by it most likely have never trusted Jesus to be their Savior, so they are without His help, without hope for the future, and without God in their lives. Their future prospects are worse than dismal, and the only resources they have are the ones they themselves can generate.
If, on the other hand, the promise of meeting God fills you with great anticipation at being face to face with your heavenly Father who created and adopted you; and with your Savior, who died so you could be forgiven and become a member of God family; and with the Holy Spirit who guides, comforts and empowers those who belong to God, you are greatly blessed. Your life is infused with God's supernatural power and wisdom. Regardless of your circumstances on earth, you have the hope of a glorious future. The Baby of Bethlehem, whose birth we celebrate during the Christmas season, has brought help for the helpless, hope for the hopeless, and lives in the hearts of all who belong to God through Him. And the invitation to come to Christ is open to all who want to do so and will put their faith in Him.
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