The Reason for the Season

This is from our acting Chaplain Vickie Oakley that was sent to all the members of our ministry. I'm posting here in our blog for all to enjoy!

Good Morning Chrome Knights for Christ!

Hallelujah! What a day of praise and worship this is going to be! Yesterday was such a special day in more ways than one. It never ceases to amaze me how God extends His mercy and His grace! I watched with awe yesterday as god's grace and His mercy flowed through those young boys, I watched, I felt God's grace and His mercy flow through Chrome Knights as well. I shared with Danny and my pastor last night about the experience of yesterday and how deeply it touched me. The expressions of those boys as they opened their gifts; I saw once more the reason for the season so evident. However, as I watched the Spirit was also bearing witness to me that the Reason (Jesus Christ) is far more than just a season. the true miracle, love for all mankind of the Christmas season is to be held every day in our heart s and in our lives. Yes, the Reason- Jesus Christ is to be evident-is to be present everyday in our lives. Jesus taught His disciples, "Greater love hath no man except that he lay down his life for another." Oftentimes, we read this to mean that we should literally give up our lives for another and sometimes it does, but it also means to be willing to sacrifice, to provide, to serve, to love, with our hearts, our minds, our time, our money, our talents, ourselves. I know you understand what I am saying. Jesus also taught that we are to love our neighbors as we love ourselves - another miracle that god accomplishes in our lives when we are willing to serve Him. I praise God for the opportunities that He provides for us to be part of His work. I praise God and thank Him for each and everyone of you. We are all unique in the gifts and talents that He has designed us with. Let us continue to use them every day in service to Him. My spirit was totally and completely filled by the Spirit through our visit yesterday. God is the only one that can call us to spiritual completeness.

"And now abideth faith, hope and love, these three but the greatest of these is love" 1 Corinthians 13:13 Let us share the love, the love that Jesus so richly bestows on us for more than just a season, but let us bare witness everyday!

Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year!

Always by His love and His mercy,

Vickie Oakley
Acting Chaplain
Chrome Knights for Christ
Forming chapter CMA