With the Thanksgiving holiday over and the Christmas season upon us, I remind you (and me) that this truly is, the most wonderful time of the year....for several reasons. By far, the most important reason: Jesus came to set us free from our sin. He came of humble means. He was born of a virgin. He set the world on fire even as a bitty baby!
Come on, think about it: a star, shepherds, an inn, Mom & step Dad, a census, fulfillment of prophesy all over the place and then: whah!!!!! from inside a manger.
I know that Jesus was born in Bethlehem (in Judea), but I must tell you that while in Cairo, Egypt a couple of years ago, I came across a true middle eastern manger and my jaw dropped. I realized that this must look something like the place where Jesus was born. It fills my heart even now thinking about how precious the Savior is...how deeply our heavenly Father loves us and how sweet the Holy Spirit reveal this to you and me.
To him who has ears and eyes, let him hear and see!
I promise to share more about Christmas as the weeks go on, but for now....let me share the scripture verse of the week:
Luke 1:37
"For NOTHING is impossible with God."