A prelude to Christmas day and life!

"With a perfect heart to make David King" (I. Chronicles. xii. 38).

[A. B. Simpson]

["What is the supreme purpose of our life? They were all of one heart to make David king." Is this our purpose, to prepare the Bride, to prepare the world, to prepare His way? Does it dwarf and dim all other ambitions, all other cares?]

The purpose statement of our church is "Knowing Him and making Him known!" As I read the first part of Mr. Simpson's devotional for today that is what came to mind. How devoted are you to Jesus?

[Does it fill and satisfy every capacity, every power, every desire? Does it absorb every moment, every energy, every resource? Does it give direction and tone to every plan and work of life?]

Now if your life fits into that category, wow! For me all I can say is I try, Lord I am trying. I think about Him all the time.

[Does it decide for us the education of our children]

What do you teach or let teach your children? Television is gradually poisoning their minds.

[, the investment of our means]

Do you give and tithe to the Lord? It's all His and He asks for 10% to be returned to His church so His work can be accomplished.

[, the friendships and associations of life,]

This is what our Pastor has been preaching about for a few Sundays, "Fellowship"! Just as the saying goes, "You are what you eat", you also live by whom you associate with!

[the whole activity, interest and outlook of our being? Are we in it, spirit, soul and body, all we are, all we do, all we hope for--OF ONE HEART TO MAKE JESUS KING?]

Yep, that is the question. For some they are a few steps closer or miles away, than others. In twenty more days we celebrate the birth of Christ. To me this little poem below should be our cry as Christian soldiers united in the army of Jesus!

[We're going forth united
With loyal heart and hand,
To bear His royal banner
Aboard o'er every land.

From every tribe and nation
We'll haste His Bride to bring.
And Oh, with what glad welcome
We'll make our Jesus King.]

From God's heart, to mine, to yours,
Ed Shagott