- Monday, December 12, 2011
- Lee Ann Jackson
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Our church's living nativity was different this year - I've watched the scene play out many times throughout the years . . . Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus in the manger, the angels and the wise men.
I'm always in awe as I witness the reenactment of the humble scene of Jesus' birth. But this year, my heart was also moved by a reminder of something else.
As Anne Graham Lotz shares in a devotional Bible Study on the ministry web site,
"Christmas is a celebration of God's gift of Jesus to you and me. The living Word became flesh! The Creator left His throne in Heaven, and came to earth as the Baby of Bethlehem! What a heavenly crescendo it was to the angels' song on that starry night so long ago...Glory to God in the highest...as the glory of God was made visible in the lowest of the low, a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. The Miracle of the Ages revealed in a Baby, leaving no doubt whatsoever that God loves little children!
I know God loves little children, but as my 9 year old daughter, a "Bethlehem townsperson," entered the stable and bowed down while the choir sang, "Fall on your knees and hear the Angels' voices," I paused.
I'm so thankful that my children have a personal relationship with Christ, but as I watched Rebecca, my heart was reminded how many children do not. And . . . more so, how important it is for every believer to help change that!
As Anne shares in her Bible Study . . .
- Children are consecrated to God.
- Children are called by God.
- Children are cared for by God.
(The complete study, including scripture references is available on the ministry web site.)
So, this Christmas, way beyond the last night of our Living Nativity, my heart resonates to Anne's reminder, "This Christmas, would you give the King a birthday gift He would love to receive? Would you bring a child to Him?"
On behalf of the ministry of "Daily Light for Daily Living®," and the Angel Ministries team, thank you for your partnership . . . and Merry Christmas!
Lee Ann Jackson
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