Merry Christmas Eve~~ Susan's Thoughts Today

Luke 2:4-6 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

I realize that our Savior was probably not born on December 25, but it is such a blessing that we have this particular day set aside to remember and celebrate His birth. Just think, on "this day" so many years ago, Mary was HUGE with CHILD and close to delivering her baby boy. Our Lord was getting ready for His exit from Mary's womb to be laid in a humble manger bed. I was looking at the full moon last night as we were coming home from church and thought how that our Lord had walked on this green earth for 33 years ~~ fully human~~ and had gazed upon the same moon as he grew up from babyhood into boyhood and then into adulthood. And then I thought, not only had He gazed upon that moon, but that He CREATED the moon~~ fully God. What an awesome Savior we serve and what an honor it is to celebrate His birth during this very special time of year.

Chip arrived home from North Alabama last night. With him here, we are family-ready!! Our Christmas Eve dinner (filet mignon, baked potatoes, Caesar salad, cranberry nut mold salad, green bean and corn casserole, cakes and goodies) ~~ is in the works. Granddaughter Isabella is coming over here in a bit to lend her aid to Grandma in the kitchen, setting tables, etc. We will have FUN together. Brian, Amy, Jarrett, Josh, and Jaden will all come over at about 5:00 and we'll share in a wonderful Christmas Eve celebration together.

So it is with a joyful heart that I bid a Merry Christmas to anyone who might visit here. My greatest hope is that if there is someone reading this who doesn't know JESUS as their Personal Savior that they might accept God's GREAT gift of Salvation~~~ a personal faith in Jesus Christ.

Happy Birthday, Lord Jesus!

Susan