25/12/2023
MY CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO YOU:
TOPIC: GOD IS FAITHFUL TO HIS PROMISE.
Faithfulness of God is what we called constant and consistent character of God towards his words, God does not lie, he means what he said and does what he says, our God does not change, he's the same in all season of life, and this is exactly what Christmas story revealed to us who are believers in Christ " the faithfulness of God" two scriptures about God's promise of a virgin birth,
Isa 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isa 9:6 -7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Prophet Isaiah here gave a prophetic promise of the coming of Jesus by virgin birth..
Two points to Note:
(1) it's an impossible promise, how can a virgin conceive, such never happened before in Israel
(2) it took 600years after for the promise to be fulfilled in Luke chapter 1
Luk 1:30 -35 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Luk 2:6 -7 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Here we see even Mary doubted the Angel who brought the good news to her, but it didn't change anything, why? God in his foreknowledge has chosen Mary for the miracle, my brothers and sisters get this understanding..
(1) God's promise to you, or the vision, dream and expectations of your heart may look impossible, don't worry God is faithful to his words,
(2) time does not change God's plan , some time the promise of God may delay that does not mean denial, it took over 600 years for God's promise from the mouth of prophet Isaiah to come to pass,
(3) the fulfillment of the promised virgin birth through Mary revealed to us the consistent faithfulness of God to his promise,
Lesson to you:
(1) don't change your mind, that promise of God to you is coming
(2) don't give up on God, though it may tarry but Wait for it, it will surely come to pass
(3) don't give up on yourself or your dreams, God is for ever faithful
This is my Christmas message to you, God is faithful to his promises, you may be ending this year with so many of your dreams unachieved, relax , time and season changes but God's power and grace does not change, what he can do for you, God will do, stay peaceful in your mind and continue to trust God, he is faithful to his promises..
Merry Christmas and happy prosperous new year 2024
From
Rev. Dr. EZEKIEL Chijioke
( TECC Global Abuja)