Joe Prainito Audio Devotional

Do you remember those days of gathering around the fire, and reading the famous book Twas the night before Christmas? We remember the reindeer, and Santa Clause, the stockings ready for a fill up, and presents that fill the tree with shiny paper ready to be ripped apart. But in the Midst of all of this, have we forgotten the real reason for Christmas? Have we forgotten what God did one night in the manger with one woman, who gave birth to a baby, that one day she herself would call Lord? Listen to this Podcast and hear the story of Why we celebrate Christmas Day…

Twas the night before Christmas

Joseph and Mary on the Run

Knowing King Herod wanted the head of their son,

They came to the inn, there weren’t rooms anymore

Not a bed, not a cot, not room on the floor.

Mary went out to the fields with the cows and the horses

She gave birth to our savior all heaven rejoices.

Joseph arrived and said “what did I miss”

But when he saw baby Jesus he offered a kiss.

A star brightly shines for the world to see

Is God saying I now unite you unto me.

Believe in my son and you’ll never die,

Draw near unto me and to you I’ll draw nigh.

God said anything you ask in Jesus name you’ll receive,

Give love unto others and you’ve done t for me.

Though Santa is jolly and places gifts under your tree

My gifts will not perish if you live unto me.

So remember this Christmas to keep Jesus your sight.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good LIFE!

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All of us have daily routine. We wake up to the sound of an annoying alarm clock, and then crawl out of our beds to get ready for the day. After getting ready (while still half asleep) we drag ourselves out the door of our homes, and through the door of the office, the classroom, or to whatever occupies our daily life. Though most of our days may differ from one another, there is one thing that many of us have in common; and that’s getting ourselves ready for the day.

            For some odd reason we don’t want the world to see us the way that we look in the morning. We think that the bed head and bad breath may scare the sun away, so we stay indoors, under protective covering, where nobody will see us until we’ve completed the process of frosting ourselves. First up a new hairstyle, then we brush our teeth, put on whatever fragrant cologne will best suit our day, and then dress ourselves with clothes that will best represent ourselves to whomever, wherever we may go. but let me ask you; in your quest of getting dressed to best represent yourself to the world, have you neglected to clothe yourself with what represents Jesus in you?

Collosians 3:12 says… Therefore, as Gods chosen people, holy and dearly beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with eachother and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all of these virtues put on love which binds them all together in perfect unity.

So listen, if you’ve found yourself to spend countless hours getting ready to show off who you are, I encourage you to clothe yourself with the virtues that will bless others, bless the heart of the Lord, and emulate the love of Jesus to the world.

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Do you remember when we were kids, dreaming about what our life would become? We dreamt about the home that we would reside in, the spouse that we would marry, and the career’s that would occupy each day of our lives until retirement. Yes we dreamt about our own kingdom which sat on our own land, where anything was possible, and why not, we would be the King; the Lord of our own palace, in charge of our own destiny.

When we were young these childlike dreams were innocent, cute even, but as we’ve gotten older it seems that many of us have continued with the same mindset; lording over our lives, reigning in our own Kingdoms, chasing and pursuing the riches and wealth of the world. But let’s be honest, it’s easy to do; we all want to be successful and prosperous, we all want to lead healthy and happy lives. But let me ask you, is it possible that while we’ve been eagerly building a temporary Kingdom of our own on earth, we’ve been willingly neglecting the eternal Kingdom of God.

Matthew 6:33 seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 

Yet still we live like we’re a checker on a Checker board desperately wanting to be crowned wo that we can move about this life as we please.

I encourage you, takeoff the crown that you’ve placed on your own head, and allow the King of Kings to Lord your life. Seek to please him, and all these things will be added to your life from His Kingdom, and you’ll see that, these good things that the Lord wants to give you, are indeed from a kingdom that is out of this world.

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