Merry Christmas

"Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord. This will be sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly, a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests." Luke 2:11-14 Some of the Jews were waiting for a savior to deliver them from Roman rule; others hoped the Christ (Messiah) would deliver them from physical ailments. But Jesus, while healing their illnesses and establishing a spiritual kingdom, delivered them from sin. His work is more far-reaching than anyone could imagine. Christ paid the price for sin and opened the way to peace with God. He offers us more than temporary political or physical changes - he offers us new hearts that will last for eternity. As a parent, it is difficult to keep your kids focused on the true meaning of Christmas when all they can think about is what is sitting under the Christmas tree. However, the magic and innocence of Christmas is evident in my children and they know (because I remind them) from whence all good things flow. That is something that I praise God for and prayerfully is something that I have instilled in my children as my parents instilled it in me and will therefore pass on through the generations. Merry Christmas everyone, J.H.