Wheeler Mission's Blog

Stephen Curtis Chapman wrote a song years ago with a stanza that often rings in my mind:

You make all things new
You make all things new
You redeem and You transform
You renew and You restore
You make all things new
And forever we will watch and worship You

As we look ahead to new things in 2010, I encourage you to acknowledge the Lord’s working to redeem, transform, renew and restore your life. He is a wonderful God who makes all things new!

2 Corinthians 2:17 & 18a, “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.”

Rick

“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19

Christmas is often a time of reflection. Years ago, when Mary heard the shepherds glorifying God because of the birth of the Christ Child, she sensed a deep wonder that something incredible was happening. Indeed it was, for there wrapped in swaddling clothes was the Savior of the World. Immanuel had come – God with us.

I encourage you to take some time this week to follow Mary’s example, and ponder, reflecting on the wonder of Christmas.

Rick

It’s that time of year again. I drive though my subdivision and see neighbors busily hanging lights and evergreen wreaths. The tree was lit on Monument Circle and radio stations are playing Christmas music. We are surrounded by reminders that Christmas is coming.
It seems odd, doesn’t it, that with all these reminders, too many of us actually miss Christmas. I mean we miss the real reason we celebrate Christmas.
That “real reason” is stated in Luke 2:10 when the angel said to the shepherds, “do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Good news! The good news is that Jesus is born and through Him we can be reconciled to God.
Don’t miss the reason for the season. Take some time today to read Luke 2:8-20.

Rick