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Our life when placed into God’s hands becomes a wonderful servant. Conversely, our life when taken into our own hands becomes a terrible master. "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ" (Galatians 1:10).

The foremost characteristic of the life of Jesus Christ was and is service. We are most like Him when we serve as He served, expecting nothing in return. "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many" (Mark 10:45).

Just as the turnover of the calendar year signifies a new beginning, let us remember that when we are in Christ, we have a new beginning daily because His mercy turns over new every morning. Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” (Lamentations 3:22-24)

Ever wonder what “the love of many growing cold” would look like? Wonder no more, you’re witnessing it. Nevertheless, as the love of many grows cold, let us be those whose love grows bold. Let us not shy away from sharing the water of the Gospel to a world that...

Where God intends to rule, the enemy is unruly. Why? Because his DNA is to steal, kill and destroy. Nonetheless, the Lord's rule and reign brings life even in the face of death. "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly" (John 10:10).

The heart that is set upon the joy of heaven cannot be beset by the sorrow of earth. Because no matter what you are going through in this season, as difficult as it may seem, never forget the promise that was manifested in the birth of Immanuel. "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel" (Isaiah 7:14).