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Daily Encounter: A Week-day Devotional by a staff of ACTS International. |
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Have We Missed the Idea?
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only
begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting
life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but
that the world through Him might be saved."1 On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made
their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the
plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent
the following message – WE HAVE FLOWN FOR 12 SECONDS - WE WILL BE HOME FOR
CHRISTMAS! Upon receiving the telegram their sister, Katherine,
went to the newspaper office, told the editor of her brother's new flying
machine, and informed him, they would be home for Christmas, if he would like
to set up an interview. He told her that was nice, and he would be sure to put
something in the paper regarding the boys. On December 19th, the local paper placed the
following headline on the 6th page of the paper: "WRIGHT BROTHERS HOME FOR
CHRISTMAS". The most important story of the year – man's first flight – and the
editor missed it!2 I wonder if the same could be said about us when it
comes to Christmas. Look all around us... • The trees are decorated • The music is festive • The Season is Right – It is Christmas, and there
are only 14 shopping days left! In all of our rushing around, in all of our gift
buying, in all the things we have to do during this season, have we missed the
idea? Jesus, the Savior and King, has come to earth! Suggested prayer: Dear God, thank you for sending
your precious Son, Jesus, to earth to be my Savior. Thank you for the hope,
joy, peace, and eternal life I have found in Him. I open my heart to the King
of Kings and ask that you help me glorify you in everything I do. Thank you for
hearing and answering my prayer. In Jesus' name, amen. John 3:16-17. |
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