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Daily Bread

A wonderful life

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When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son. – Galatians 4:4

Each December, millions of people around the world watch Frank Capra’s 1946 film It’s A Wonderful Life. Although it wasn’t a hit when it debuted, it has become a Christmas classic.

In a Time magazine essay, Roger Rosenblatt pondered the film’s continuing appeal. He concluded that the story is really about friendship. That helps to explain why we often feel choked up as we watch George Bailey’s family and friends rally around him in his time of greatest need. Rosenblatt said, "Just when George thinks he’s alone in the world, the world shows up to declare its love for him."

That sentence seems to capture the essence of our celebration of the Birth of Jesus. Just when we thought we were alone in the world, Christ came to declare God’s love for us. Not only did God send His Son into the world at exactly the right time (GALATIANS 4:4-5), but He also demonstrated "His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (ROMANS 5:8). That’s the message of Christmas that opens the door to a wonderful life – the joy of knowing Christ and living in His love.

Have you received the gift of eternal life that He offers to you? If not, do so today. – David Mccasland

How to receive eternal life

Realize that it is a gift, not a wage - (Romans 6:23).

Recognize Jesus as its only source - (John 14:6; Acts 4:12).

Receive it by faith, calling on Christ - (Romans 10:9-10).


READ: Galatians 3:26-4:7


A wonderful life is yours when you know the Christ of Christmas.

The Bible in one year:


• ZEPHANIAH 1-3

• REVELATION 16

A WONDERFUL LIFE

BIRTH OF JESUS

CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS

DAVID MCCASLAND

EACH DECEMBER

FRANK CAPRA

GEORGE BAILEY

HIS SON

RECOGNIZE JESUS

ROGER ROSENBLATT

ROSENBLATT

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