International Christian Cycling Club

2007 Christmas Message

As I was sitting in my garage this weekend preparing my rain bike for Monday’s commute I contemplated what if I did not maintain my winter bike?  Basically if I did not look at it daily by recharging my light system, checking my tire pressure, checking my chain for rust, check for tire damage, spoke damage, fenders, etc.  If I did not do these things daily then my bike would slowly fall apart, rust and become useless for transportation.

This reminded me of my own daily walk with the Lord that if I don’t stay in His word and fellowship with Him all day long, that I begin to fall apart and rust.

During this busy Christmas season we all get distracted, and it seems like there is never enough hours or sunlight in the day.  During these current times the trend and message is not to offend anyone by mentioning Jesus by name or wishing someone Merry Christmas or by playing the wrong Christmas songs because you may offend someone.

Proclaim Jesus Christ as your Savior and King.  “Blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” Matthew 11:6  “Do not fear those who kill the body but can not kill the soul.  But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul & body in hell.”  Matthew 10:28

As we remember why we celebrate Christmas; “For there is born to you this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”  Luke 2:11  So when your human resource manager says to you, you can’t say Merry Christmas or play Christmas songs remember “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer, stand firm.” 2 Samuel 22:2   Knowing we are but pilgrims on this earth and that our home is in Heaven for all eternity.

I want to thank you all for your prayers and support this last year.  I look forward to 2008 and the swift return of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  May you and your families have a joyous and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mike Leaman

Seattle Spoke Director

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