[Discoveries] 12-24-08 God remembers -- Luke 2:4

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*For those struggling financially ...*/
/*2 Corinthians 8:9 says, "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus 
Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so 
that you through his poverty might become rich." Some people say that 
this means all Christians should have fat bank accounts. While I would 
certainly like to see Christians with fat bank accounts who can use 
their financial wealth to bring good into our world, I think God has in 
mind much more. We approach our financial struggles from a position of 
wealth. Do we lack wisdom? The best financial adviser in the universe is 
just a breath away. Do we need ideas? He has plenty. Do we need courage? 
The same God who walked into battle with David against Goliath walks 
beside us. Do we need strength? Samson's God is our God. We are seated 
in heavenly places with Christ. That's why -- when everyone around us 
says the situation is impossible -- we dare to hope and believe in the 
God who still does the impossible through ordinary, mistake-making 
people like us.*/

/*... he [Joseph] belonged to the house and line of David. -- Luke 2:4*/

God promised David that his dynasty would last forever. Four centuries 
later, the last remnants of David's kingdom were torn from the hands of 
Zedekiah by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. By the time Joseph and Mary 
appear on the scene, David is nothing more than a forgotten folk hero of 
an oppressed minority group. He is extinct as far as the ruling Romans 
are concerned.

It seemed like God's promises had failed.

But God has a better memory than you or I have. Even after we have 
forgotten all of God's promises, He still remembers. What seems dead or 
dormant is still very much alive to Him.

God hasn't forgotten His promises and He hasn't forgotten you!

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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