CHRISTMAS IS OVER… NOW WHAT?

Pastor Bryan – CHRISTMAS IS OVER… NOW WHAT?

“When Jesus’ parents had fulfilled all the requirements of the law of the Lord, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee. There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him.”

Luke 2:39-40

THE TRUTH OF CHRISTMAS

• I don’t need to have a perfect because I have a perfect .
• Christ is the Savior I .

WHAT DO WE DO NOW?

1. Keep .

“After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.”

Luke 2:17

“But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?”

Romans 10:14

        2.  Keep . (Don’t lose your wonder)

“All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished.”

Luke 2:18

“Everyone was gripped with great wonder and awe, and they praised God, exclaiming, “We have seen amazing things today!”

Luke 5:26

        3.  Keep .

“But Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.”

Luke 2:19

“Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that’s where life starts. Don’t talk out of both sides of your mouth; avoid careless banter, white lies, and gossip. Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions. Watch your step, and the road will stretch out smooth before you. Look neither right nor left; leave evil in the dust.”

Proverbs 4:23-27 (MSG)

        4.  Keep .

“The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.”

Luke 2:20

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16 (NIV)

KEEP ON KEEPING ON

• Keep proclaiming the good news that Christ has come.
• Keep wondering at God’s amazing plan.
• Keep pondering the work of God in you.
• Keep glorifying God in our daily lives.