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Daily Bread

The spirit of Christmas

The Philippine Star

The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you.  â€” Luke 1:35                                         

 

The acts of generosity and good will that flourish in December often fade quickly, causing many to say, “I wish we could keep the Christmas spirit all year long.” Why does it seem that kindness and compassion are chained to the calendar? Is there an ever-flowing fountain of compassion deeper than warm holiday feelings that pass with the season?

In the first two chapters of Luke, it is striking that the Holy Spirit is mentioned seven times. His work is cited in the lives of the unborn John the Baptist (1:15), Mary (1:35), Elizabeth (1:41), Zacharias (1:67), and Simeon (2:25-27). Here, in what we often call “the Christmas story,” there is no mention of people having something just come to mind or of feeling strangely moved. Instead, the Holy Spirit is identified as the One who guided Simeon, filled Zacharias and Elizabeth, and created the baby in Mary’s womb.

Do we, like them, recognize the Spirit’s voice in the midst of all others? Are we alert to His promptings and eager to obey? Will we allow His warmth and love to fill our hearts and flow through our hands?

Today, the presence and power of Christ remain with us through the Holy Spirit, who is the true, eternal Spirit of Christmas — all year long. — David McCasland

                            

 

Let the fullness of Thy Spirit

Fall upon us here this hour.

How we need a new anointing

Of the Holy Ghost and power. — Jarvis

                                    

 

READ: Luke 1:31-41

 

Jesus went away so the Spirit

could come to stay.

 

 

The Bible in one year:

• Luke 1:31-41

vuukle comment

HOLY GHOST

HOLY SPIRIT

JARVIS

JOHN THE BAPTIST

SPIRIT

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

THY SPIRIT

ZACHARIAS AND ELIZABETH

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