The New Day

Isaiah 62:11-12 The Lord has made proclamation to the ends of the earth: “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your Savior comes! See, his reward is with him, and his reward accompanies him.’”  12 They will be called the Holy People, the Redeemed of the Lord; and you will be called Sought After, the City No Longer Deserted.
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Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”
 
THE LORD promises a new day will come to Jerusalem and ultimately to God’s new earth. In that day, no enemy will invade his Paradise. The LORD’s redeemed will enter into their heavenly home, and eternal peace will be on earth for his church – the true believers in Jesus Christ. 
   That’s why we annually celebrate, “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” On that first Christmas day, a new day began in the world. How mysterious and wonderful to know God came from heaven to be born a man, so he could be our Savior. How great is such love that God so personally advanced his plan with his own presence as a man in the world.
   On one particular, preordained Passover week, Jesus entered Jerusalem to the praise of his faithful followers. On the Father’s schedule, the Son was crucified. He died and was buried. Then dawned the grand new days in heaven and earth as Jesus rose to life to be heaven’s King. He awaits the Father’s command to return to earth for the final glorious new Day of the Lord.
   How do you respond to God’s new plan? How do you prepare for his new day? Listen to 2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. 11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness.
   Are you in Christ this Christmas? If not, isn’t it time you confessed him as your Lord, Savior and King of your life? You must be redeemed in Christ to live a holy and godly life. Strive toward the Lord’s ways in love and joy. He has plainly revealed his love for you and the joy that awaits you as his own.
 
Prayer: Thank you, Lord God, for your Holy Word to reveal who you are to me. I pray I know, believe and live into your eternal gift. Amen.