Monday, December 25, 2006

The Word In The World

"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us." - John 1:14a

With today being Christmas day, and I happen to be spending it home alone tonight, I am having quiet and peaceful moments resting, thinking and reflecting on the reason for the season again. Really Christmas is not about food (Christmas pudding or Turkey), trees, lights, and commercials for the biggest 'whiz bang' ever invented. It's actually all about JESUS - the living Word of God.

God reminded me today that HIS Word is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrew 4:12).

I catch myself at times being more attracted to the internet; reading magazines, books; watching movies, DVD's or TV; or listening to personal development cd's or radio than reading the Bible. As we approach the beginning of a fresh new year, I am committed to reading the Bible in one year through the one year bible blog again (I encourage you to join me too). I hope to be held accountable and will also put comments on the blog.

May God bless you and yours in this festive season, as you reflect on the Word that became flesh and dwelt among us - Jesus, the Son of God.

8 comments:

Corry said...

A Merry Christmas and all the best wishes for you, dear sister!!! May God continue to bless you, as He blessed us with you.

You are in my prayers and thoughts.
love and hugs.

God's Grace.

Kitty Cheng said...

Thank you Corry for your prayers & thoughts! You are such a blessing!
Merry Christmas to you too dear sis :)

Godwyn Lim said...

Kitty, thank you for the blessing, just a pity you didn't drop by Singapore, else we can catch up ya!

There is always next time:-) Christ is love, our focus of the season, this I agree freely!

Merry X'mas:-)

Kitty Cheng said...

Godwyn, Thank you! I'd love to visit Singapore sometime. Yes always next time ;)

Ross said...

Merry Christmas, Kitty. Yes, I'd thoroughly recommend reading the Bible through in a year. I did it a few years back. It will definitely help you to grow spiritually.

Matthew Celestine said...

It is great to spend time reading the Scriptures.

Kitty Cheng said...

It SURE is Matthew. Any chance of you reading the Scriptures in Japanese in the future? ;)

Matthew Celestine said...

If I go their long term, I shall need to learn enougth Japanese to be able to preach the Word.