FAITH CAPSULE: With understanding, meaningfully celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Luke 2:1-35

Having the joy of celebrating the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ should not be limited to a season or a day of the year.
Jesus is to be celebrated every day, and never too much celebrating Him at every breath.
How are you celebrating Him?
Jesus is the gift of God for the salvation from God for all.
He is here to deliver if all man will engage Him, to unwrap Him as the gift of God.
In this season of celebration, celebrate Him as the Lord and Savior and not as Santa from the North Pole.
Jesus is the reason for the season.
Get to know Jesus today.
Jesus is –Yahweh saves, Immanuel–God with us, Light of the World–One who brings hope and gives guidance, Son of David–One who brings in the Kingdom, Chief Shepherd–Gives guidance and protection, Chief Cornerstone–A sure foundation of life, Firstborn from the Dead–Leads us into resurrection, and Word–Eternal God who ultimately reveals God. Identify with His name as evidence for knowing Him and owe no man or force an apology for knowing Him.
Do you know the reason why you are celebrating the birth of Jesus? The birth of Jesus is His coming for all.
Jesus stated the reason for His coming, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)
The lack of understanding of His coming makes it impossible to believe Him.
HAVING THE JOY OF THE LORD IS A CHOICE. 
Jesus (the word of God) is the joy of the world.
Jesus told His disciples (and speaks to all), “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” (John 15:11) 
It is a choice when open to become filled with the word for joy.
After Jesus, John, a disciple of Jesus, could not be quiet but confirmed the word of Jesus by stating, “And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.” (1 John 1:4) 
Apostle Paul buttressed, “…Christ is preached, and in this, I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.” (Philippians 1:18) 
Having joy through the word of God is the only source. 
Jesus wants the things He has spoken to gain entrance, established, and joy.
One that is not rejoicing is the one with worrying, not with the word of God. 
One that has received the word and believes in the word shall have no place for worrying but rejoicing because He commanded, “Therefore do not worry…” (Matthew 6:31-33) 
What is it that you have to offer Jesus as you celebrate Him?
Pay attention to the truth, and celebrate Jesus right.
With Faith, God is pleased with all man.
Faith is the reason to Celebrate the gift of God faithfully.

Prayer for today: Ask God to open your understanding to celebrate the birth of Jesus daily.