I've retreated to the back bedroom for Kendra's quick snack and shut eye. The warm conversation by family coming from the living room makes me smile. But it's quiet and still with my babe in my arms. I can't help but think about Mary and her son, Jesus; Saviour of the world.
In her arms He lay so we could choose life through Jesus who would some day die in my place. Sweet babe. Sleeping, while the world ticked on. I don't need a lot this Christmas. I thought I did. I thought it might be nice to have a few things or not have to worry about making ends meet. But I don't need any of it. I need a Saviour. I am sinful and that sin seperate a me from a holy God. He knew what I needed for Christmas...more like every minute of every day, I need a Saviour to rest my hope in and redeem me to a right relationship with God. Nothing else matters. I don't need much else. Joy has come! To the world. To my life.
She's still asleep, in my arms. Snow still falling. And my, our, sweet Saviour who has redeemed us has come to Earth this day as a babe. What else could bring me more joy? I have been rescued, redeemed and resurrected. Praise be to God! I can claim life because of His gift of Hope! Truly, friends, Merry Christmas!
