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Christmas is definitely a spectacular display of God’s presence. John 1:14 (HCSB) says, “The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” In the Message, Eugene Peterson says that “God moved into the neighborhood.” What a wonderful picture of a divine invasion that caused man to reconsider and refocus on what is really important. God showed up at the appointed time (Gal. 4:4-5) ...
The Revelation stresses the importance of listening. All seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2 and 3 are told, “Anyone who has an ear should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches.” How do you know if you are listening to the Spirit well? Revelation 1:3 says that if those who “hear the words of this prophecy and keep what is written in it are blessed.” The message to the seven...