It is the eternal power and divine eloquence of this simple yet tremendously important message which has perpetuated Christmas and which still electrifies the hearts of Christmas whenever the glad tidings are repeated. Unto you is born a Savior!
Unto you, you who were born in sin, you whose life is a record of transgression and iniquity and are therefore under the wrath of an offended God; unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, a Redeemer, an Emancipator, which is Christ the Lord, the promised Messiah, the Emmanuel, the God-with-us, the Mighty God!
Surely, no matter what our circumstances may be on this most holy day, we have every reason to lift our hearts in fervent prayer and say:
O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today
We hear the Christmas angels, the great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Immanuel
Herman W. Gockel, "Daily Walk with God," December 24 devotional
Friends, join us tonight for worship at Life in Christ. The Family Service, featuring our Sunday School children, takes place at 5 pm. The Candlelight Service, featuring music from our Choir, Bells, and other singers will be held at 7 pm and 9 pm. Come and celebrate the birth of Jesus with us.
Finally, it's time for my annual Christmas Blog Vacation. I'll be back next year, January 6th to be exact. Have a blessed Christmas season!
