THE CROSS AND THE CRADLE

My fellow warriors. I pray you are well, comforted, full of joy and at peace. Times are hard right now for everyone, no worries....God is still on the throne and He is faithful. Please enjoy this message. It is one we gave to our family and friends. You are my friends. Love forever....Kenny G.

THE CROSS and the CRADLE 25 DEC 2010
Pathway to Your Inheritance

Dearly Beloved,
We pray that this message finds you in good health and spirits. We miss you, love you, care about you and frequently pray for each and every one of you. Before I forget, “Happy Birthday Jesus !” If you have ever read one of these holiday messages, or browsed the ones I have on www.countdown2glory.com, then you will realize they are not traditional. This one will be keeping the same pattern. That is just the way the Holy Spirit has chosen to speak through me. This message goes out to many who are in different levels of their spiritual walk. To those who are walking in His heavenly ways, let this be more life to you. To all others, if you were here I would get on bended knee and beg you to listen to, and DO what you find here. Why? Because time is shorter then you could possibly imagine. Because the Kingdom needs you and because you are just plain missing out on the coolest adventure and journey ever. Holy Spirit, I am not interested in what I have to say. Please give all, who read this message, ears to hear. Let Your Living Words penetrate our very being, giving us hope, loving us and encouraging us. In the covenant Name of Jesus we pray....AMEN. With that said, let me introduce you to Daddy.

In Bethlehem, the God-child was born.
On Calvary's cross, the God-man was crucified.
Mary looked down on her baby boy with joy unspeakable.
Mary looked up at her Son Jesus with unquenchable sorrow.
Those gathered at the birth of Messiah cried out with joy and admiration.
On Golgotha's hill, many cried. Some looked on in horror.

In the Word of God we see many types, shadows and patterns. All of these are supposed to teach us. The birth and death of Jesus is no different. In fact, I believe with my whole heart, that the Words you are about to partake of, are a summary of God's heart as found in the whole Bible. Pretty bold statement, but please hear me out. The whole purpose for your existence can be seen in the Cross and the Cradle, if you look hard enough. Just like our beloved Jesus, God wants you to have a death and birth experience. Why? So you can inherit something. In just a moment, you will find out what that something is.

The Word talks much about sowing and reaping. Have you ever thought that Jesus was sowed in that tomb. What is the harvest supposed to be? Well, you don't sow apple seeds and get oranges. Got it? Yes, God sowed Jesus in hopes of reaping a harvest of many sons and daughters. GOD WANTS CHILDREN !! He always has. In the garden of Eden, before sin came in and put a barrier up between man and God, Adam and Eve enjoyed a child/Daddy relationship. You can too my dear ones. But we must do it God's way. And then we will be heirs. Heirs of what? EVERYTHING !! That's right. God gave Jesus everything and when we become children of God Almighty, we become joint heirs. Can you just take a moment to ponder such things? God of the universe wants to be your Daddy and give you everything. What exactly is everything? I believe it means what it says. Everything both visible and invisible. In order to call God, “Daddy,” and in order to be a co-heir with Jesus, we must follow the example Jesus set before us.

The cross and the cradle. This is the pathway to eternal life and to having it all. Just as Jesus was born of the Holy Spirit, we too must be born of the Holy Spirit. Just as Jesus was crucified, we too must be crucified. God humbled Himself, got off His lofty throne and became a man. That man, Jesus Christ, further humbled Himself and became mercy for you and me. If you haven't already, my friend, humble yourself now under the mighty hand of God. You need a savior. You have to make that choice sooner or later. What about now? Besides, you really don't know if there will be a later. Jesus paid the debt for your sin which was taking upon Himself the wrath of God. Jesus paid it all, beloved. Repent and receive the forgiveness God holds out before you in Jesus. The sinless blood covers all sin....forever. I am so proud of you. Pull up a cradle beside your King and enjoy your new birth and status as heir. But, just like Jesus, you will have to embrace your cross. That cross represents dying to your own wants and trusting Daddy for everything. I know it's hard, the Holy Spirit will help you.

Check this out. Born in that manger this Day was humility. God humbling Himself and becoming a man. Nailed to that rugged cross was mercy. Jesus paying for your sins and mine. God Himself poured out such things upon us. Who are we not to do the same. Therein lies the power of the Kingdom. Let's love one another.

Do something for me would you? Take my hand beloved. Kneel with me on this mountain top. Lift up your hands with me as we humbly praise the King of Glory. Proclaim, as did Mary: “HE IS RISEN”. The child of God has RISEN. Guess what else we can proclaim from our empty tomb? WE HAVE RISEN ! By the way, fellow child of God, please pass the baby bottle, as we continue our heart song before our DADDY. MERRY CHRISTMAS.