He's Coming Joy

Joy

Psalm 100

Exposure: Read the passage from Psalms. Get a group together and go Christmas caroling. If you don't know all the words, print out copies of the lyrics before you go out. You can go through your neighborhood or revisit one of the people you've met this month as you've reached out to serve.
I've been caroling once in my entire life, and I absolutly loved it. But that is one of the things that is not done here in Norway. Maybe one day I'll get to do it again. 

Exploration: What were people's responses to your singing? What is your favorite Christmas caroling song? Why is it your favorite song?

I love several once, mostly because they tell of the reason we celebrate Christmas. Not only the birth of Christ, but what it means to us!!

Expression: Copy down in your own handwriting the lyrics to your favorite Christmas carol. Ask God to use this season to help you experience the joy and peace the song communicates in a new way this year.

Experience: What is your favorite memory of a Christmas carol?

That is easy, it's my only time!! In North Dakota!!

He's Coming

Matt 25

Exposure: Read some parables Jesus told about when He would return.

Exploration: What do you think is the main point of the chapter? You've done a lot to get ready for Christmas. What can you do to be ready for the Second Advent?

I should have oil on my lamp- which I think is fuel that drives us, lights that shows us where to go. And the only place to get that is from His word!

I should use my talent- here I go for the actually talent of our language. The thing that God has given us to use. The thing He wants us to do for Him. Some are preachers, some are caring, some are teachers and so on. 

Expression: How are you preparing for the return of Jesus? Discuss with friends and family or journal about what you want to do to be ready for that day.

I really want to read more, learn more, pray more, talk about Him, tell someone about Him, do the things I am made to do.

Experience: How would your life be different today if you believed Jesus was returning at midnight? If something springs to mind that you would do differently, go do it now.
I wish I had the guts to go straight up to people and talk to them the right way. They way that is not missunderstood, not guilty and not pushed... 


Till next time,
God Bless