From Russ’s Heart –”Proclaim His Victory during The Holidays”

Yes the holiday seasons are upon us and this is a great time of the year as we meet with family and friends. Thanksgiving and Christmas are times to be thankful for what the Lord has done and what He came to the world to accomplish. Beloved it is my prayer that we respect these  holidays as holy days unto the Lord. We must Proclaim His Victory we can not allow the world and it’s commercializing to remove why it is to be celebrated. Proclaim His Victory on the right message, It’s not about turkeys and all the stuff. It’s about the God who we serve Ps. 50:14 Offer unto God Thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most high. Proclaim His Victory on how He has provided and don’t forget your gifts to the Lord and his work. Proclaim His Victory on the right man, it’s a day to be thankful to the Lord who came into this world to die for our sins. Proclaim His Victory on the right mission. During your time of shopping take time to share Christ with those you come in contact with. Remember the less fortunate, be thankful and ask the Lord how he might use you to bless them. The pleasure of God is not in ceremonies but in sincerity of obedience to Him. In closing I know there are some who may not celebrate the holidays. At one time I was that person, however I praise God for His word Romans 14:5-6 One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it.   Let your life count and be a blessing to the Lord . Allow him to use you during these times to bless Him and  others. Proclaim His Victory during these holiday seasons. May you, your family and Friends have a Blessed Thanksgiving season!