Sunday, December 24, 2017 -ACT

As we look at the first evangelists, we see true motivation to "go" comes from being changed by God. The shepherds who first received news of Jesus' birth could not help but to go and see. The shepherds hurried to see this prophecy come to life in Bethlehem. The long awaited, foretold promise of God had come to pass! Once the shepherds saw the Messiah just as the angel had said, the shepards told everyone about their visit from the angel and all that happened.  When you and I see our Salvation and it changes our lives, we are driven by the Spirit to seek Him for ourselves. It is a personal connection to God when Jesus transforms your rebel heart and gives you a new life. This is our motivation to "go" and tell everyone all that He has done for us.  David was driven to go up against Goliath for tormenting God's children and bringing shame to the name of the Lord. He refused to stand by and not do something to honor God and stand in the gap for His people. David was not about to back down, even if it had cost him his life. He knew God was fighting for him. God helped David defeat Goliath that day in the valley of Elah. In an even greater way, Jesus has defeated death. There is no more shame being brought to the name of the Lord, no more waiting for our salvation to come and no more fearing an enemy. Jesus has won and He is for us! Live in the joy of His salvation and hurry to tell everyone all He has shown to you through the power of His living word.    Luke 2:9-20; 1 Samuel 17 Kenny Nix, Pastor