12/16/13
Matthew 1:18-21
New International Version
Joseph
Accepts Jesus as His Son
This is how the
birth of Jesus the Messiah came about:
His mother
Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph,
but before they came together, she
was found to be pregnant
through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph
her husband
was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to
expose her
to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
But after he had
considered this, an angel of the Lord
appeared to him in a dream and said,
“Joseph son of David,
do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because
what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give
birth to a son,
and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will
save his people from their sins.”
I am simply in awe of the miracle
of Jesus’ birth. There have been many a
Christmas that I have not slowed myself down long enough to take in the reality
of what it is we are celebrating. Yes, I
have had passing moments of celebration and gratefulness for the season, but,
more of stress and worry about doing everything right, and my desire to please
everyone. With the addition of a lack of
funds during many of those years there have been days and weeks of high blood
pressure, resentments and tears.
This Christmas season I have a great
peace within myself. Along with that peace
is a sense of pure joy for the miracle of Christ’s birth. The Son of God was
sent to us through the Holy Spirit. Our
Father loved us so much that he sent His son to live among us and save us from
ourselves and our sinful nature. All we
have to do is believe and we will have the greatest gift of all, Jesus, which translates to “The Lord
Saves”. What an amazing reason to be so
grateful for this season. I know I truly am enjoying the miracle this year,
and, with the innocence of a child.
Loving and treasuring each moment, relishing in the sweetness of friends
and family that have been placed in my life through the love of my Father
above. For that I say with
insurmountable pleasure….Merry Christmas to all!
Isaiah 9:6
New
International Version
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Written by
Kelly Dobyns
Here is a song called Child of Peace...
It looks as if Kelly has found the formula to be able to rise above all the problems that this season provides to attempt to keep us away from the real reason for the season. Thank you for sharing what you have learned.
ReplyDeleteGod bless....
Love the reminder of Whose I am! Having received the best Christmas gift - a forever One - you've reminded me that His presence is My Peace! My response to my inner barometer is indeed my indicator of where my focus is located and how to handle the situation. Good one, Kelly! (hmm, I see the word "my" is frequently mentioned - oops.
ReplyDeleteI love how you started with the fact that you are, "simply in awe". That is one of my favorite places to be with Jesus!!
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