Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Captivating Christmas


cap·ti·vate

  [kap-tuh-veyt]  Show IPA

verb (used with object), -vat·ed, -vat·ing.
1.
to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or 
excellence; enchant: Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him.
For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations.  His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace, and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.  He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.  For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Ephesians 2:14-18

What a profound truth.  We can know God - have a deep relationship with Him.  The creator of the universe that made every detail of who you are.  He wants and even desires that you may come to know Him personally and begin to walk out a life of true contentment, a life of fullness and joy despite any circumstance.  This is Christmas.  This is Jesus. Allow Him to captivate your heart this holiday season, the beauty of the true meaning of Christmas. What His promises have to offer. They never return void.