December 25, 2022 ~ Devotions: "The Light of the World"

And so, I continue. . . . . 

That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of all thy wondrous works.  Psalms 26:7 KJV

Romans 13:11-12 ~ 11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. KJV 

When you read Romans 13 - it is all about what a Christians obligations are to government. In more detail, because God is in control of ALL, even rulers are put in place for HIS END PURPOSE. They may think they are in control, and they try to convince others of this, but we know God is in control.  We are to subject ourselves to governing authorities because they are appointed by God and serve a purpose in His plan. Sometimes they are good rulers, and other times, rotten rulers. Whether they be a Prince, King, Shah, President; no matter, they are where they are because of God, and we are the same. When we go against Gods plan, only devastation will come.  I may not like all that goes on in our world's government, no matter the nation, evil acts the same way.

BUT GOD! We have a Christian duty to stay away from the darkness of the world and let the Light of Jesus shine through our souls and permeate the world around us. It is by His grace, sacrifice and love that we have the power of God to do this. ". . put on the armour of light." That is our duty. Pray for our government leaders and beg God to intervene as He wills. That is our duty, Christian. We carry on the Gospel and the Banner of Love in His name.  He will take care of all the rest!

Now, a little different message for this special day we call Christmas. The day we celebrate the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ! Let His light shine through you, and if you do not know Him as your personal Saviour, make that happen today. Just a matter of repenting of the sin in your life, turn away from that place you are now and turn to Jesus. He will forever be your advocator at the throne of God. Allow Him to send the Holy Spirit to indwell within you, be your comforter in all situations and give you power to defeat satan and his demons!  God loves you and we love you as well.  

Thank you to all who have been a part of our ministries in any way. Our prayer is God will send special blessings to you and yours.  Merry Christmas! And A Happy New Year!

Tom and Linda Milam

"HE IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD!"

1 John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.

 The Light of the World is Jesus

The whole world was lost in the darkness of sin,
The Light of the world is Jesus!
Like sunshine at noonday, His glory shone in.
The Light of the world is Jesus! 

Come to the light, 'tis shining for thee;
Sweetly the light has dawned upon me.
Once I was blind, but now I can see:
The Light of the world is Jesus!

If you don't know Him, come to Him today! 

Philippians 2:16 

 Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.