Christmas is Here
Before the first Christmas came to pass, Mary heard the prophetic words from the angel, "Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus" Luke 1:31.
The beautiful nativity scene in the photo above was taken on the porch at the Stetson Mansion in DeLand, Florida. My sister Ava and I had the pleasure of touring the house in November and seeing all the beautiful decorations inside. I was so pleased to see there were nativity scenes in every room.
When we really think about what happened in that scene, we are awed anew that the Lord of all Creation would deign to take on human form and live as a person for 33 years before dying a painful, humiliating death -- all because of His great love for you and me. Truly, amazing grace!
Here are some more lovely sights of Christmas
The above photo was one of many lovely tables set for a Christmas Tea at Leesburg Baptist church in Florida. It was such a pleasure to be with my sister and these lovely ladies and celebrate the season with them. And -- the tea and cookies were very delicious too!
The previous two photos were taken at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC, last week.
I'll end with a glimpse of one of the nativities in my home. I love what the angel continued to tell Mary about her expected son Jesus: "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him to throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; His kingdom will never end."
Wow! What an amazing promise -- and it came true, is continuing to come true and will be true forever since His kingdom will never end.
I hope you have a blessed Christmas as we celebrate this greatest of gifts -- our Savior Jesus Christ!
