To one in search of knowing the one true God

Do you hear what I hear? Bags packed, sound of rustling wrapping paper,carols being belted out in cars and at homes, loads of laughter and happiness, closure of work, bonus on the salary.  I love Christmas but is this all Christmas is about?? To some we focus primarily on the gifts, the lights, the trees, and food but then if it is our point of focus then we inappropriately view this season. Jesus and His birth is the real reason for the season and we hence celebrate Christmas because it is not just a reminder of who came but why He came. It is not only that new born baby in a manger that speaks of Christmas but more of the man who died on the cross to die for our sins. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He SENT His only begotten son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Jesus was sent, He left the comfort and glory of Heaven, took a human body so that we could have a relationship with God and obtain eternal life. What manner of love the Fath...

I recently opted to look into the book of Romans and how I love Paul and the kind of literature he uses as he writes. One thing struck my mind and it came about when I read this; Romans 2: 28-29 A man is not a Jew if he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a man is a Jew is he is one inwardly and circumcision is circumcision of the HEART, by the SPIRIT, not by the written code. Such a mans praise is not from men but from God.  What is circumcision by the Spirit? It is surrendering the heart to the guidance of the Lord and allowing your being to be controlled by God. It is being dead to sin and alive in Christ. We all are born are born with the sinful nature and with sin Psalm 51:5 Behold I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. and for one to receive salvation that comes by faith through grace in Jesus Christ God has to work on you and especially the sinful nature so that you receive newness in Christ Jesus 2 Corinthia...