40 Days and Counting!

Halloween is over and that officially ushers in the Christmas season, right? I know, Thanksgiving is still to come and it is a holiday that we must not forget, but as far as the world is concerned, Christmas marketing has already begun. And people all over the Metroplex and America are already beginning to make their plans for Christmas. When will the office party be? Will all the family be able to travel home for Christmas this year? What do the kids want for Christmas? Instantly, we begin having "Christmas" on our minds. But none of this is really about Christmas at all. As believers, we don't really celebrate Christmas for Christmas trees, presents, parties, etc. We celebrate Christmas because it marks the blessed event of our Savior's birth.
At the time of Christ's birth over 2000 years ago, the Jewish people had spent 100's of years praying and asking God for a Messiah....a Deliver. The world changed and many forgot about God. But a few faithful continued asking and praying for the Long-awaited Savior to come and rescue their people. Sound familiar?
I hope that as you take this 40 day Imagination journey with us, that you'll begin to pray for the world that surrounds you - your neighbors, co-workers, friends, acquaintances - to see the Christ of Christmas. The world is gearing up for our "greatest holiday", but the entire time forgetting that Christmas is about Christ. Pray that God will open their eyes. Ask God for an opportunity to invite them to see a clear presentation of the Gospel. Find a way to invite them at this time of year when they are most open to attending a Christmas program. The message is timeless. Ask God to begin softening their hearts, opening their eyes to make a way for the seed of the Gospel to be planted in their lives. The Christ of Christmas lives in me. It is my job to share the news.
40 Days...here we go!