Hebrews 3:14 ~ For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end

Hebrews 3:14

For we have come to share in Christ, 

if indeed we hold our original confidence 

firm to the end.

And wouldn't The Blues Brother say the same thing? 

1 Thessalonians 3:6-8

Now that Timothy has come to us 

from you, 

and has brought us the good news of your 

faith and love 

and reported that you always remember us kindly 

and long to see us, 

as we long to see you— for this reason, brothers, 

in all our distress and affliction 

we have been comforted about you through your faith. 

For now 

we live,

 if you are standing fast in the Lord.

2 Thessalonians 2:15-17

So then, brothers, stand firm 

and hold to the traditions

 that you were taught by us, 

either by our spoken word or by our letter.

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ 

Himself, 

and God our Father, 

Who loved us 

and 

gave us eternal comfort 

and 

good hope 

through grace, 

comfort your hearts 

and 

establish them 

in every good work 

and word

I was reading last year's post about the somber faces at Christmas. Last year the children were happy and the adults glum. This year we've seen a few. But really, over all, people have HOPE.  The grumpy and the malingerers, are malingering, and this is what Bob Cratchit and Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew Fred wait to see.

In the Christmas Story, God has set all of the Scriptures to strive towards - - The Lord God Almighty entrusts us, again, with the hope His Only Son, a human and frail infant, will be tenderly loved. 

Bob Cratchit and Ebenezer's nephew Fred are truly Jesus, waiting to see those around Him grow towards warm hearts. To bloom where planted. To bring more Heaven to earth to do His Good Will.

Consider the outline of Fred's quotes:

• "I'll keep my Christmas humour to the last"
• "I mean to give him the same chance every year, whether he likes it or not."
• "I am sure I have always thought of Christmas time… as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time… the only time… when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely"
• "Let him in!"
• "Merry Christmas, Uncle!"

Abba, Father,

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, 

stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to Agree in the Lord. 

Yes, I ask you also, true companion, 

help these women, 

who have labored side by side with me 

in the gospel 

together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, 
whose names are in the Book of Life.

Rejoice in the Lord always; 

again I will say, 

Rejoice. 

Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. 

The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, 

but in everything by prayer and supplication 

with thanksgiving 

let your requests 

be made known to God. 

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, 

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, whatever is true, 
whatever is honorable, 

whatever is just, 

whatever is pure, 

whatever is lovely, 

whatever is commendable, 

if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, 

think about these things. 

What you have learned and received and heard and seen

—practice these things, 

and the God of peace will be with you.

We will learn each day in Advent

to prepare

our hearts

to have Jesus dwell there.

And our preparations for Christmas

will be calm and Joyful.

Learning to keep Christmas in

our hearts

every day.

And in doing so,

not to have Holiday Hangover,

Languish of Lallydoogle Christmas.

Instead 

The Joy of The Birth of Jesus Christ

in our Hearts

every day.

To be the one

Praying more Heaven on earth

Seeing more Heaven on earth

Being more Heaven on earth

and daily expecting

He Loadeth us with His Benefits,

for our Thanksgiving

in His Glory.

Jesus covering all the believers of the world. 

Jesus guiding the Nation 

and nations trusting in Him.

Alleluia, 

we are the people of Jesus. 

Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Thank You Lord Jesus

You are God