I don’t want to hide it – it’s too deep, too large, holy and divine for me to hide.
So, here’s the offer: a divine relationship, holy intimacy.
If the words sound strange or too big, let’s put it this way – the offer is God opening his arm wide open for a truly deep relationship, which is not superficial as it goes on in today’s diplomatic world.
Some days ago, my son read to me a Bible verse revealing Immanuel – God with us. Matthew 1:23
From that splendid and historic day when Christ was born, let me jump to the present day and time to come, it’s a relationship, a holy intimacy that he is with us in body and spirit, not leaving us alone anymore. We might get stuck on our journey but he surely comes to our rescue.
Now take time to rethink and describe your relationship with him…
The Offer Up for Grab:
If you haven’t received the offer it’s always up for grab. Grab it for yourself. Eternal life as a result of forgiveness – not perishing is up for grabs. John 3:16 Remember, no one can grab it for you nor can you grab it for anyone.
So the offer is different from what we witnessed here on earth. From sinners to sonship. Peace, not of the world he offered. John 14:27
The BOGO – buy one get one free offer, seasonal clearance sale, the lower interest rate offer for bank loan for a limited time, and the likes are all familiar to us.
Here please note the offer time is unlimited provided you don’t grab it till your last breath.
But who knows when our last breath would be!
Being Alone:
I have a good number of friends on my social media accounts, out of them there might be many who does not know the real me. Some of them read my post and reacted. But only a few of them did that.
A good number of them are superficial. Well, that’s the way it is. What can I say?
If you may notice, many of your believer friends, let’s say our fellow church-goers, are superficial too. They will keep distancing themselves once you keep revealing the area you need help either spiritually or a domestic problem you’re facing.
It’s sad, but let me admit it’s the truth.
You will see lobbying and grouping based on their assumed economic status or job profile. I’m not demeaning the church but I’m just stating what I see at the same time. There is a lack of spiritual relationships, and it’s true! Let me remark here that our earthly journey is just a preparation or chance for our afterlife.
Yet in the events of my medical emergencies, true friends and relatives came to our help. I was rushed to the ER in time because of them. They are not of my blood relation but goodwill and a result of their holy intimacy with Christ.
Now, one cannot simply end up stereotyping others in general. That will be great sabotage to humankind.
Lonely yet never Alone:
In the vastness of the world and universe, joining forums and communities of our interest which we thought might keep us engaged in a good way, we still feel lonely.
Surrounded by a thick population in our city, having friends and family doesn’t save us from feeling lonely at times.
We missed the good times we have when we were young, enjoying ourselves with our young friends and crushes.
Then the hardest part – we grief over our departed loved ones. The songs that take us back to bygone years makes us feel lonely. Ostensibly, our memories take us to revisit our time with them. Romans 8:31-32, Philippians 4:6-7
There were also times when we want to pour our heart out but were unable to find a good listener. It’s boring for them. We felt very lonely at heart but simply kept silent because we don’t want to keep talking as it may hurt someone.
All in all, we’re talking about loneliness in this lonely world. If you’re as lonely as me due to reasons best kept with you, you’ll appreciate the offer.
The good part is that it doesn’t end here. God is with us, sharing our sorrow, hearing is out when we talk to him alone – spending time with him. He’ll lead you to the still waters.
What can you offer?
It’s sad to read the innkeeper turning away Joseph and Mary although it’s for the prophecy to get fulfilled. To offer someone your stable – that too a pregnant woman. It sounds harsh but it might be situational demand today and an ingrained lack of hospitality.
Yet in reality, we turned away Jesus who is knocking on our door. We may offer him our inn, our house, and the little comfort of what we have.
Offer your heart to him, the holy spirit will fill the vacuum you open for him. Then the rest will flow from the divine love. You will grow leading to the living water welling up in you. John 7:38
Caring and loving people around you is one you can offer. The new commandment is: “Love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12
Accept the Offer:
I want to give you, dear readers, a gift to all of you today. Kindly accept the Christmas Offer!
Let’s get motivated to have an intimate relationship with Christ!
Merry Christmas!
