Behold Him!

Christmas Day is upon us! :D. I like words. Okay, yes that seems to jump thoughts. I like some words. Better? To today’s point, some words seem to grab a hold of my heart, mind, and soul just a bit more than others. Often I don’t think those words are used as much in our common everyday language so it can more easily pack a bit of a better punch. A punch of significance and emphasis. Gratitude and grateful is one example; often we use the word ‘thanks’ and ‘thankful’. They are good and have value. I think however that the word ‘gratitude’ has a stronger nuance and strength to it with authenticity.

Behold is another such word for me. I just like it. It suggests awe, reverence, wonder, and utter silence – thoughts that cause your soul to swell! I’m not sure exactly how to fully describe the sense of beholding something. In a way its like one of those things that comes with the power of the Holy Spirit within a believer.

This past Sunday my soul was caused to swell as I listened to the message by my home church pastor, Eric Weaver. Rooted in the gospel message we were challenged to consider our call to holiness. Holiness that can only be achieved through Jesus Christ. (It’s a great message — check it out here)

Behold. Jesus a baby. A baby born to die as a song lyric describes. My mind carried away to Behold!

A prophesied savior to the world to arrive as a baby; holiness in pure human form. Can you imagine the excitement but also the trepidation the shepherds and kings felt as they approached this child?! BEHOLD!

Consider just how hhose kings and shepherds were able to find this Baby Jesus amongst an area full of people where literally all the inn’s were booked! BEHOLD! (Holy Spirit GPS!)

May this be a prompting to your heart and soul to behold the fullness of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit this season and the year ahead. ~Stan