Happy Christmas Dear Reader,
I spent the evening with my Sons, Grandsons, and their
friends before setting out to deliver gifts.
As I write this, I am still filled with joy from seeing family happy in
their element. The joy I feel this morning,
however, is far deeper than that.
The entire reason for Christmas is that the Father
wishes for us to have joy as we journey back to him. No matter our circumstance or situation, we can
find joy in Christ. We can see the
expressed love of the Father in the gift of the Son. This is the gift, the promise, and the joy
that we carry Dear Reader. We need to
carry this into the year and be aware that every encounter is an opportunity to
share that joy.
I have to find my joy in the promises of Christmas by
remembering that all the things that try us throughout the year will be solved
when we reach that place where it is always Christmas. Until I do, I intend to strive to keep
Christmas in my heart every day of the year.
So, it is with great joy that I remind you of the good tidings recorded
for us by Luke.
Luke 2:1-20
2 And it came to pass in those days, that there
went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And
this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his
own city. 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. And she brought
forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in
a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding
in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon
them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore
afraid. And the angel said unto them,
Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to
all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which
is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe
wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And
suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising
God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will
toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into
heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem,
and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto
us. And they came with haste and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in
a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which
was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at
those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these
things and pondered them in her heart. And
the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that
they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Christmas
Song – Jethro Tull
Once in Royal David's City stood a lowly cattle shed,
Where a mother laid her baby.
You'd do well to remember the things He later said.
When you're stuffing yourselves at the Christmas parties,
You'll laugh when I tell you to take a running jump.
You're missing the point I'm sure does not need making;
That Christmas spirit is not what you drink.
So how can you laugh when your own mother's hungry
And how can you smile when the reasons for smiling are
wrong?
And if I messed up your thoughtless pleasures,
Remember, if you wish, this is just a Christmas song.
Hey, Santa... pass us that bottle, will you?
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every
writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a
homeowner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure
store.”
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