Salvation in Christmas

Matthew 1:8 - In a way, you can say that Mary received salvation, “Jesus living on the inside.” What was growing inside of her was conceived by the Holy Spirit.

It’s so similar to our own salvation;

1. Mary had received the gift by faith – We receive Salvation by faith
2. Mary had not ‘known’ another man – We cannot have Jesus living on the inside by
knowing someone who is close to God.
3. It was God’s initiative – He plants faith in our hearts John 1:12
4. Mary was changed from the inside out – so are we.

From the birth of Jesus Mary’s life was then completely different. She was dramatically changed from the inside out. Everything she did was now with Jesus in mind. Here are some thoughts

1. Proclamation - She loved him – “love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and
strength.” Matt 22:37
2. Provision - She looked after him - “what you do to the least of these you do to me”
Matt 25:40
3. Position – Jesus became the centre of her world – John 15:5
4. Possession – She became selfless – “It’s no longer I that live but Christ who lives in me.”
Gal 2:20
5. Personal – She kept Jesus close to her heart – “and all these things she kept close in her
heart.” Luke 2:51

Smiling till your face hurts

I spent the night last night at mum n dad's for dinner. Haven't caught up with them in a while so as always in true Walker tradition, we talked....ok ok, I talked, but everyone had fun. There are just so many random things that happen in my life which are so funny that you wouldn't believe it if you didn't see some of them first hand.

I was asked "Why when something's this year have been so bad, that you can still smile so much."

I said "Everyday I look in the mirror, show all my teeth and just smile like a stupid freak." :)

True, when your smiling at yourself you get to a point when you feel like such an idiot that you just start to laugh at yourself. Pull funny faces, stick your tongue out, play with your eyebrows and try to make them move. You'll laugh.

It's not cause your unusual, it's cause God made you just the way He wanted and when He sees you just living life, He smiles.

A parent always plays with the features of their kids, their nose, eyebrows, hair and so on. The little things about them make us smile. It's the same with God. So enjoy yourself in your own skin...God is.

Smart Food

Knowledge is knowing that Tomato is a Fruit,

Wisdom is never putting it in a Salad

You Know It's Time To Diet When....

Getting back into the gym and I found this...

1. You dance and it makes the band skip.

2. You are diagnosed with the flesh eating virus, and the doctor gives you 22 more years to live.

3. You put mayonnaise on an aspirin.

4. You go to the zoo and the elephants throw you peanuts.

5. Your driver's license says, "Picture continued on other side."

6. You ran away and they had to use all four sides of the milk carton for your picture.

7. You learn you were born with a silver shovel in your mouth.

8. You could sell shade.

9. Your blood type is Golden M.

10. You need an appointment to attend an 'open house'.