December 24, 2017 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

The Best Christmas Present Ever

What would be the best Christmas present ever? We would often refer to that new car, trip to someplace new and warm, or even a new member of the family. I, however, will take forgiveness over any and all traditional Christmas gifts. To have a greater depth of forgiveness is my #1 request for any Christmas.

Forgiveness is not a right for believers nor does it always come easily. God has offered this gift through His Son but not every Christian claim this gift to the fullest. It is almost that we are comfortable without sin. Sin is in our lives but we believe we can still function with our sin—we can serve God and love our fellow human being while keeping our sin in and God’s gift of forgiveness out.

There is nothing greater than finding forgiveness and experiencing a clean life—a life free from guilt, dishonor, and consequences of our wrongdoings. Yet, for most Christians, forgiveness seems so far away. Nevertheless, I want this to be the best Christmas you have ever had so here are my suggestions for the perfect Christmas gift.

To enjoy and find forgiveness one has to experience and use what God has provided:

ü One cannot have forgiveness unless the Holy Spirit draws you. You must get around the moving of the Holy Spirit, where you feel Him moving inside you (a fire burning inside your heart) and outside of you (a wind blowing around you) all at the same time. This cannot happen unless you are where He is actively working! Find a church or special meeting where the Holy Spirit is manifested in the services. In the Presence of God, the Holy Spirit will bring you to Jesus and offer you forgiveness—this is what He does!

ü Pray in the Spirit. When we pray 30 to 45 minutes each day in the Spirit you will find the Holy Spirit guiding you into forgiveness. You will feel clean, whole and compete in Christ. Better yet, pray in the Spirit all the time—forgiveness 24/7!

ü David said, “The mercies of God are new each morning.” You have to choose forgiveness! We must be dependent on the mercies of God. The Holy Spirit will always find behaviors in our lives that need to be forgiven and need to be cleansed from our lives. We must choose/ask for mercy and find forgiveness each day, preferably every morning we awake—it’s time to be like David.

ü Lastly, “Blessed are the merciful for they will find mercy.” The depth of forgiveness that you will experience will directly depend on how much you forgive—the amount of passion and sincerity of forgiveness that you show others. Want forgiveness, then forgive (not judging others) who are honestly asking for forgiveness.

Want the best Christmas ever? Then begin with a depth of forgiveness you have never before experienced. It is time to ‘awake to forgiveness’ that goes beyond what you presently enjoy. This is indeed The Christmas Gift Jesus wants to give us!

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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