Merry Christmas!
Those of you with little children have probably been up for hours, putting together those Christmas toys or answering the middle-of-the-night questions, “has Santa come yet?”. Maybe your home is filled with family, and you are just as excited for the events of Christmas morning as they are and that excitement stole your sleep. I’m excited too!!
Merry Christmas, a Son is born!
Because of Jesus homes and hearts are filled with peace and joy. Because of Jesus forgiveness and unconditional love is ours. Because of Jesus we have hope for all our tomorrows.
“The angel said, ‘Joseph, the baby that Mary will have is from the Holy Spirit. Go ahead and marry her. 21 Then after her baby is born, name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.’ 22 So the Lord’s promise came true, just as the prophet had said, 23 ‘A virgin will have a baby boy, and he will be called Immanuel,” which means ‘God is with us.'” Matthew 1:20-23 CEV
A Son is born, and his name is called Immanuel, which means God is with us!
As you are reading the words of this blog, God is with you. When you go to the kitchen and start breakfast, as you open the presents under the tree, when you gather round the dinner table God is with you. He has placed Himself at the ready – some of you have invited Him into your hearts but He is still patiently waiting for others of you to extend that invitation.
Tonight, when all is quiet, and the dishes are done, and children are in bed Immanuel will still be there. Tomorrow morning, He will be a constant companion who has promised to never leave or abandon you. I pray that the abiding presence of Immanuel will be more than just a pleasant thought on Christmas. I pray that it will be a life-changing experience.
Because a Son is born, God is with us! Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas to you and Ron! We think of you often, you are very dear to us.