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 ^“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1:45 (NIV)

Even upclose it appeared to be real.  The pine needles sprinkled all around the base of my Christmas tree made a convincing attempt at real, but I took it out of the box and  can guarantee you that it is totally fake.  Now don’t get me wrong, I love the perfection and ease of an artificial tree.  It’s exact height, full branches and flawless shape way outshine my previous tree cutting selections.  And did I mention it came conveniently packed in a box that required no trimming, shaping or sap running onto the floor?  Yet despite all its glamour, my tree has been shedding plastic needles every time we touch it.  Guess that’s a sign that 2018 will not be seeing this tree again.

Christmas trees are not the only thing that mimic real.  We don’t have to watch too many commercials to know that promises run out quickly in the small print at the bottom of the screen. We just simply assume the person talking is giving us the exact deal we want and will get.  Note to self:  Become a reader of the fine print.

While lots of things and people won’t deliver on their promises, we can count on God’s word.  From Genesis to Revelation, God’s reputation stands strong, honest and reliable.  We don’t have to second guess or simply hope that what He says is true…we can confidently trust in His every word.

Woven throughout scripture are hundreds of verses proclaiming and promising the birth of the Messiah (Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:23).  Beautiful words that acquaint us with His ways before the promises were even voiced to Mary (Luke 1:35). Love the detail God gave us in preparing our hearts with expectation at His Son’s birth.  And that sweet friend was just the beginning of wonderful!  From the moment Jesus entered our world to His death and resurrection, the fulfillment of God’s promises offer us hope, comfort, peace and pure joy (Romans 15:8, 2 Corinthians 1:20).

Looking for the real deal this Christmas?  Searching for a promise keeper?  Tired of “feel good”  tweets and false posts?  Feel like trading fake for real – then welcome Immanuel, God with us, into your heart and life.  Receive the best gift ever – you will never be disappointed.

“Father, Your promises are faithful and true.  Clinging to Your words knowing  without even a shadow of a doubt that what You say will happen.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life