Wonder Women

Yesterday, we had the privilege of having one of our elders, Pastor Roman's dad, speak at our service. He closed out this month's sermon series, "Wonder Women", by speaking about Abigail. She was a Wonder Woman in the bible that is often overlooked or maybe not talked about. She did what she had to do to stand in the gap for her husband, family, and even for her own life.

She showed courage, strength, and wisdom - just like a true Wonder Woman! You can read the whole story in 1 Samuel 25. Elder Roman spoke about how even though her husband was a rude, harsh man, Abigail was determined to do what she could to spare his life and fight for their family.

You see, even though we can't control how people treat us, we are still called to pray for them, love on them, and stand in the gap for them. Abigail showed us that no matter what, we still need to love like Christ did, even to those who are harsh or rude to us.

You can listen to the whole sermon on the website by clicking on "Sermon Archive". This is a great reminder to treat those as Christ would and that we should love and pray especially for those that treat us wrong. 

"Not a Flashy Entrance"

I want to take a second to brag on my husband. Yesterday his sermon was entitled, "Not a Flashy Entrance" and it truly ministered to me. He shared the Christmas story & how Jesus, our savior, arrived on a donkey.  He didn't have bright lights, security guards, fireworks, chariots, the finest linens.....no flashy entrance to announce, "I'm here".

But here was a child of a King, born unto this world to save all of humanity from sin.  He had every right to arrive in a "look at me, I'm here to save the world" type of entrance. But He arrived on a donkey, in a manager, wrapped in cloth. He came into this world humbly.

You see, although God wants us to be blessed, He also reminds us that there is so much more than the things of this world.

What a great reminder that Jesus was born unto this world with so little, to give us all so much. That it wasn't the riches of the world that made Him grand, it was the riches of His heart. 

Let us not lose sight in this holiday season of the riches, or the grand gifts. But, let us remember that on this day, a savior was born and it is the season to share the love, the warmth, and the appreciation for one another. Take the time to spend with your loved ones and your family this season, but most importantly, take the time to spend with your savior. It is easy to get caught up in the family drama or the gifts or even in exhausting yourself in travel as you try to be at every get together or every relatives house. Don't get distracted with the flashy-ness of Christmas. But take the time to bow your head in Thanksgiving and be grateful for the greatest gift of all. Jesus.

Think about it, He had every right to have a grand entrance. But, He didn't. Not His name in lights, not His flashy lifestyle, not His possessions...but His grace, His mercy, & His sacrifice. From our family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas!!

Scripture Ref: Luke 2

 ~Lady Shaleen Roman