Merry Christmas!

In His great love, God gave up the One He loved most. His one and only Son. He prepared Jesus for a mission of love and compassion...a mission that would culminate in the ultimate love gift. A life sacrifice that made it possible for us to be called the children of God. He sent Jesus to meet the hurting and to change their lives in gentle tenderness. 

And as you celebrate the remembrance of His birth in Bethlehem, you cannot offer back to Him a greater gift than the offering of your own life as a sacrifice. Not in crucifixion, but as a holy and pleasing sacrifice of worship.

This same Savior who arrived to love and touch and bless...wants to be the Savior to you.

The first Christmas was so very different from the celebrations of this year. But it was no less cause for celebration. Whether it was day or night, hot or cold, a Gift of God came from Heaven's Halls to bring new life...not just to the arms that welcomed Him, but to hearts that would welcome Him for all time forward.

His presence...is still His greatest gift.

{From His Advent: Still His Greatest Gift}


Merry Christmas to you from both of us!!