CHRISTMAS - 3 REACTIONS

DISCERNMENT

I John 4: 2, 3

By this know ye the Spirit of GOD; every spirit that confesseth that JESUS Christ is come in the flesh is of GOD; and every spirit that confesseth not that JESUS Christ is come in the flesh is not of GOD; and this is that spirit of Antichrist  of which ye have heard that it should come, and even now already is it in the world.

The spirit of Antichrist is very sly and subtle, therefore, we must have discernment to know the difference between the 3 reactions to JESUS. This discernment is a gift from GOD by the Holy Spirit. The discerning factor is easy to understand and is well spelled out in the verses in I John; "Every Spirit that confesses that JESUS Christ is come in the flesh is of GOD."

There is another key factor to discerning between the 3 reactions to JESUS; LOVE. GOD is love and everyone that loves is begotten of GOD and knows GOD. The very essence of GOD is love; abundant love.

When we look at the things that are unfolding in the world today, we can see clearly the work of the Herod spirit, but do you see the work of the reaction of the Scribes and Priests? Apathy and disinterest are very dangerous, because they allow the Herod reaction to gain power, while apathy and disinterest stand by and watch. Neither of these reactions to the Birth of JESUS are indications of love, instead, they are indications of Antichrist.

The Magi reaction of awe and worship; adoration and sacrifice for the sake of the Holy One, JESUS the Messiah,  give a profound indication of the Spirit of GOD.

ADORAMUS TE CHRISTE, WE ADORE YOU, O CHRIST.