'The Hal Lindsey Report' For many of us, Christmas is our favorite time of the year. But each year it grows more difficult to navigate the suffocating commercialism and secularization of the season to arrive at the genuine reason for the celebration: the incarnation of God as a human to become the sacrifice for our sins and make possible our reconciliation to God.
I'm afraid we've lost our sense of wonderment at the unfathomable miracles that made possible the advent of our Savior.
One of those miracles was the coming of the magi to worship the child. As is my recent custom, I will examine the story of those mysterious 'wise men' who traveled so far to worship the new 'King of the Jews.' Who were they? How did they know to watch for a sign in the heavens? How long did they wait for that sign? Where did they come from? (Hint: It's a land where, 20 centuries later, the followers of the Christ child are suffering tremendous persecution and martyrdom.) Why did gentiles come to worship the King of the Jews? How did God use them to preserve the Messiah's life? You'll learn the answers to all of these questions and more this week when I discuss "The Mystery of the Magi."
I think it will rekindle in you an appreciation of the complexity of God's plan to redeem His creation through His own sacrifice. Christmas is a celebration of that overwhelming and unsearchable love.
Thank you for your faithful prayer and financial support of Hal Lindsey Media Ministries during 2014. 2015 promises to be even more exciting as the "birth pangs" increase in frequency and intensity in these last days. That's why we need to do everything possible to spread the Good News of Christ's coming before it is forever too late.
As this world turns its back on Creator God and toward the god of darkness, sin and ungodliness will increase. The Bible tells us that if we sow to the wind, we will reap the whirlwind. And the whirlwind brings with it death and destruction.
Every day's headlines warn us to prepare for what is coming. Death and destruction can fall upon us, unexpectedly, at any moment. That means that we must make our hearts ready while there is still time. The Bible tells us that "now is the appointed time," today is "the day of salvation." None of us can be certain we'll have another.
If you have never accepted the gift of pardon that Jesus Christ purchased for you, do it today. Jesus came to earth as a human baby (that is precisely why we celebrate Christmas), then willingly surrendered His sinless earthly life to die a brutal death in your place so that the penalty required by your sin would be paid. And by doing so, Jesus Christ satisfied God's justice. He suffered so you would not have to suffer eternal separation from God. He loves you that much.
The pardon for sin that He secured with His death and resurrection is now available to you. All you have to do is believe and accept it. Believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died in your place. Confess with your mouth that you are, indeed, a sinner and acknowledge that you are not worthy to be accepted into God's eternal presence. Then, accept the gift of pardon that Christ's death purchased for you. From that moment, you're a member of God's family and can look forward to spending a joyous eternity in His presence.
As you turn from your sin and trust the Holy Spirit to empower you to live a life that is pleasing to God, you'll discover a peace and joy you've never known before. I encourage you to find a solid, Bible-believing church and associate with fellow believers. As this world grows darker and more hostile to the Word of God, we're all going to need the strength and encouragement that comes from being a part of a church family.
Welcome to God's forever family and have a wonderful, blessed, and very MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Don't miss this week's Report on TBN, Daystar, CPM Network, The Word Network, various local stations, www.hallindsey.com or www.hischannel.com. Please check your local listings.
God Bless,
Hal Lindsey
I'm afraid we've lost our sense of wonderment at the unfathomable miracles that made possible the advent of our Savior.
One of those miracles was the coming of the magi to worship the child. As is my recent custom, I will examine the story of those mysterious 'wise men' who traveled so far to worship the new 'King of the Jews.' Who were they? How did they know to watch for a sign in the heavens? How long did they wait for that sign? Where did they come from? (Hint: It's a land where, 20 centuries later, the followers of the Christ child are suffering tremendous persecution and martyrdom.) Why did gentiles come to worship the King of the Jews? How did God use them to preserve the Messiah's life? You'll learn the answers to all of these questions and more this week when I discuss "The Mystery of the Magi."
I think it will rekindle in you an appreciation of the complexity of God's plan to redeem His creation through His own sacrifice. Christmas is a celebration of that overwhelming and unsearchable love.
Thank you for your faithful prayer and financial support of Hal Lindsey Media Ministries during 2014. 2015 promises to be even more exciting as the "birth pangs" increase in frequency and intensity in these last days. That's why we need to do everything possible to spread the Good News of Christ's coming before it is forever too late.
As this world turns its back on Creator God and toward the god of darkness, sin and ungodliness will increase. The Bible tells us that if we sow to the wind, we will reap the whirlwind. And the whirlwind brings with it death and destruction.
Every day's headlines warn us to prepare for what is coming. Death and destruction can fall upon us, unexpectedly, at any moment. That means that we must make our hearts ready while there is still time. The Bible tells us that "now is the appointed time," today is "the day of salvation." None of us can be certain we'll have another.
If you have never accepted the gift of pardon that Jesus Christ purchased for you, do it today. Jesus came to earth as a human baby (that is precisely why we celebrate Christmas), then willingly surrendered His sinless earthly life to die a brutal death in your place so that the penalty required by your sin would be paid. And by doing so, Jesus Christ satisfied God's justice. He suffered so you would not have to suffer eternal separation from God. He loves you that much.
The pardon for sin that He secured with His death and resurrection is now available to you. All you have to do is believe and accept it. Believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died in your place. Confess with your mouth that you are, indeed, a sinner and acknowledge that you are not worthy to be accepted into God's eternal presence. Then, accept the gift of pardon that Christ's death purchased for you. From that moment, you're a member of God's family and can look forward to spending a joyous eternity in His presence.
As you turn from your sin and trust the Holy Spirit to empower you to live a life that is pleasing to God, you'll discover a peace and joy you've never known before. I encourage you to find a solid, Bible-believing church and associate with fellow believers. As this world grows darker and more hostile to the Word of God, we're all going to need the strength and encouragement that comes from being a part of a church family.
Welcome to God's forever family and have a wonderful, blessed, and very MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Don't miss this week's Report on TBN, Daystar, CPM Network, The Word Network, various local stations, www.hallindsey.com or www.hischannel.com. Please check your local listings.
God Bless,
Hal Lindsey
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