As this solemn, reverent, and festive day of the celebration of The Nativity of Our Lord rushes to a close, may the birth of our incarnate Savior, Jesus Christ, never come to a close in our hearts and lives. My lovely bride and I pray Gods abundant blessings on all of you, family members and friends alike. May the reality of Jesus, Gods beloved Son and mankinds loving Redeemer from sin, Satan, and death itself, always dwell in your hearts, be confessed with your mouths, and show forth in your loving actions for/toward others. Although distance and time separate us here on earth, we eagerly look forward with certain anticipation to that time when all who trust Jesus Christ alone for forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life will be together in heavens glorious mansions. In the meantime, may we all marvel at the fact that Gentle Mary laid her child Lowly in a manger; There He lay, the Undefiled, To the world a stranger. Such a babe in such a place, Can He be the Savior? Ask the saved of every race Who have found His favor. (LSB 374:1) Then with joy-filled hearts Let us all with gladsome voice Praise the God of heaven, Who, to bid our hearts rejoice, His own Son hath given. (LSB 390:1) Realizing that God loves me dearly, Grants me salvation, God loves me dearly, Loves even me. Therefore Ill say again: God loves me dearly, God loves me dearly, Loves even me. (LSB 392:1) lets energetically Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and evrywhere; Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born! (LSB 388 Refrain). God be with and bless all of you, keep you in His protective care, and shower His never-ending mercy and grace upon you.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 00:50:13 +0000