Sue O’Donnell. 08.12.20
“ ‘Be assured of this: I am always present with you, even to the end of this age’.” (Matthew 28 v 20)
Jesus is the Christ, the anointed, appointed Messiah.
Jesus is Lord and the Word of God.
Jesus is Saviour, our divine Healer.
Jesus is Redeemer, putting wrongs right.
Jesus is wisdom, our insight into holiness.
Jesus is truth, a standard safe to live by.
Jesus is the Light of holy love, brightly shining always.
Jesus is the Bread of Life, feeding us when hungry.
Jesus is Shepherd, kindly and caring.
Jesus is Mentor, Leader and Guide in the Holy Spirit.
Jesus is King, reigning in glory eternally.
Jesus is the Prince of our peace, as gained by forgiveness.
Jesus is the beloved Son, our favour won.
Jesus is gracious, living, dying and rising for us.
Jesus is the offer of new life with godly purpose.
Jesus is Master, above all in heaven and on earth.
Jesus is Promise, God’s fulfilled covenanted love.
Jesus is Life, in fullness now and joyously eternally.
Jesus is the rock, a steadfast basis to faith.
Jesus is the Foundation, faith securing our wellbeing.
Jesus is Brother, understanding and sharing our difficulty.
Jesus is love in all its strength in power and support.
Jesus is rescue from the dominion of darkness.
Jesus justifies us as heirs of God’s mercy, family members.
Jesus is a blessing, of the highest, richest firmest order.
Jesus is Overcomer, shedding His blood at the †for us.
Jesus is the Lamb, sacrificed for our cleansing and healing.
Jesus transforms us, renewing our mind by the Holy Spirit.
Jesus is Heir, to the promise made to Abraham.
Jesus is of royalty, His lineage in the House of King David.
Jesus is the Son of God and of Mary.
Jesus is Conqueror over all sin and death.
Jesus is Christmas, the joy of God born to us.
Jesus is the offer of God’s grace, a favour freely given.
Jesus is mystery and majesty, yet reality.
Jesus is the Alpha, inviting us to faith at Christmas.
Jesus is the Omega, confirming our faith at Easter.
Jesus is Deliverer, release from the Spirit of Pentecost.
Jesus is High Priest of the Holy Eucharist.
Jesus is Victim, slain and laid on the altar.
Jesus is Immanuel, reborn to be ever with us.
Jesus is the Resurrection, confirming our belief in eternal salvation.
Jesus is our everything necessary to be happy and be holy.
Jesus is our worship, in all praise and thanksgiving.
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulder.” (Isaiah 9 v 6)
“And His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9 v 6)
“Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end.” (Isaiah 9 v 7) For Jesus is our eternal Saviour and Lord. Let us pray.
Reigning “Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever.” (v 7)
Jesus is our forever Saviour, “The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this,” (v 7) through the merciful forgiveness won at the †for us.
Let us pray with real rejoicing, delighting to look forward with expectant hope for Christmas. The Baby born to us will be one of the most mysterious and marvellous things we will ever experience. From the incarnation follows our salvation, conversion to holiness through forgiveness.
“Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples, give to the LORD glory and strength. Give to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come into His courts. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” (Psalm 96 v 7, 8, 9)
Let us pray in appreciation and adoration, all to delight our Father, by offering our life turned over to Jesus, in whatever way the Holy Spirit asks of us, the one Spirit offering diversities of gifts.
Let us pray with thanksgiving for the Holy Spirit teaching us to dethrone ourselves as the centre of life, making Jesus King in us, amongst us, over us, as He is the Christ of the Holy Eucharist.
Let us pray in readiness for Christmas joy, the Lord Jesus born to us to make our faith acceptable to God, steadfast in loving kindness, able to forgive the hurts and move forwards, making good progress inspired by
Jesus, impacted upon by the Spirit.
Let us pray with all thanksgiving for our new life in Jesus, made possible for us according to our Father’s merciful forgiveness and the involvement of the Holy Spirit of life, of faith, of prayer.
Let us pray with rejoicing for experiencing such hope, peace and joy that the love of the Holy Trinity freely gifts to us, beginning in a beautiful and identifiable way at Christmas.
Let us praise the incontrovertible, indestructible but ever describable name of Christ Jesus, Child of God, Child of Mary, about to be born to make us happy and holy, for He is God’s Messenger offering us true love and merciful forgiveness whenever we go wrong. Amen.
Images by Artist Christine Garwood
http://www.christinegarwoodartist.co.uk/
Season
CHRISTMAS
Key Themes
JOY
