Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas. I hope that it's been a wonder filled time and family and fellowship have been part of your celebration. More importantly, I hope you've found your heart turning to the real reason we celebrate in the first place. It's hard for me to imagine a love so great as God's love must be for us. I'm pretty certain I couldn't pay the price that was paid for me. I'm not even sure I'm worth it, or worthy of it. Nevertheless, He DID pay it. I hear people say they aren't sure, they need more proof, they haven't enough evidence. Ridiculous. The Holy Scriptures tell us that He DID adopt us, We ARE redeemed, The blood WAS shed, The price HAS BEEN PAID. There doesn't seem to be any question about it to me. These statements sound like they are solidly based in truth, in action, in fact. It's altogether appropriate that we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. We should also celebrate every aspect of His life among us, then and now. Maybe celebrate isn't exactly what I mean, perhaps worship, or exalt are better choices.

I went a Christmas Eve candlelight service with a friend last night. It seemed to restore my spirit. There was singing (don't worry...I sang very quietly!!) and reading from His word. There was fellowship and love and worship. When I walked out of that church I felt like a new man. I felt CLOSER to Him. Isn't that what it's really all about? Bringing the Lord into our hearts so we can have Him close always? I think so.