Monday, December 17, 2007

Do You Know?

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. And the government will rest on his shoulders. These will be his royal titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
(Isaiah 9:6, NLT)


And the government will rest on his shoulders . . .

My friend often plays the role of a homeless woman in drama productions. Before and after the presentations she stays in the role, connecting with people that cross her path. It seems like we hear how often people ignore the homeless and needy. In actuality, there have only been two occasions when people turned away from her. The great thing . . . the really great thing . . . there are people that responded to her out of love, the most powerful component of living.
Do you know that kind of love?

The book of Isaiah prophesized that the power held in this world through government would ultimately be under the authority of Christ. While governments are motivated by political position, Christ dominates with the power of love. When all is said and done . . . love overpowers whomever, whatever . . .
Do you know the overwhelming love of God?

Is it possible to manage life with the kind of love that overpowers everything and anything?
The true miracle of Christmas is receiving the love of God.
Do you know someone that needs a gift of love?

Make a difference today.
Ask God who needs love today.
Surprise someone and give love through a tangible way.
Learning with you to know and give the power of love,
Shalom,
Kerrie


(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)