THE VALUE OF A MOMENT

HOLY MOMENTS (Wk 4)

Sunday, December 24th 2023

Luke 2:10-12 (NIV) ... “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Luke 2:19 (NIV) But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart

“SOMETIMES YOU DON’T KNOW THE VALUE OF A MOMENT UNTIL IT

BECOMES A MEMORY.” --Dr. Seuss

WE SEE THAT MARY PONDERED THIS HOLY MOMENT…HOW CAN WE VALUE OUR HOLY MOMENTS?

THINK ABOUT GOD’S PROMISES FROM THE PAST

Micah 5:2 (NIV) “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel ...”

Isaiah 7:14 (NLT) “... the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).”

THINK ABOUT GOD’S PEACE IN THE PRESENT

Philippians 4:6-7(NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

THINK ABOUT GOD’S POWER IN THE FUTURE.

Luke 2:34-35 (NLT) ... “This child … has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. 35… And a sword will pierce your very soul.”