I'm reminded of the simplicity and beauty of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus, and how that birth brought joy and hope in ways that most of us can't even truly comprehend. Don't you think that sometimes we begin to take the gift of Him for granted? Most of us probably didn't long for a Messiah the way that the Jewish people did in Jesus' day.
More than likely, most of us have heard the story time and time again, but all the while life throws us twists and turns and somehow we lose the sacred hope that Jesus gave to all of us. We forget that truly He is Emmanuel, God with us!
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son,and they shall call his name Emmanuel,which means, God with us." Matthew 1:23
In Him, we find the strength to keep going when we feel like we just can't.
In Him, we find more than enough love to love the unlovely.
In Him, we find the key to forgiving people who don't even ask for forgiveness.
In Him, we find hope for when things look impossible.
In Him, we find beauty for ashes and grace undeserved.
In Him, we find the way to Heaven when we humbly realize that we can never "measure up."
In Him, we find healing and blessings that we could never even expect.
In Him, we find that quiet still voice that speaks words of life: I love you. You are mine. Just rest.
Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalms 23:1-3
So even as I sit and enjoy the quiet stillness tonight, I just wanted to share a bit of it with you all. No matter where you are or what you are going through, because of Christmas, God is with us. He longs to be your Savior, Lord, Comforter, Counselor, Advocate, Redeemer, and so much more. He is already with us. Listen for the quiet and savor your moments with Him!
From The Homeschool Minute by Nancy Carter
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