Exciting Season

In the past, December has been a busy time with numerous get-to-gathers, and this December is proving to be similar.  I spent the past weekend with Keith and Julie where I enjoyed a fantastic dinner at their place with his family.  As Keith was taking Buster their new puppy for a quick walk I watched from the balcony, and he snapped this picture which shows some of their decorations.  Keith and Julie did a great job of decorating both inside and outside the apartment.  It was the perfect setting to celebrate an early Christmas!  Next week I will be spending Christmas with Justin, Laura and Ella in Sumter, SC.

Today while leading our chapel/prayer time at the office I read Isaiah’s prophecy about the birth of Christ some 600-700 years in advance of the actual event.  (Isaiah 9:1-7)  It must have been a great encouragement to hear that their time of darkness and despair would not go on forever, but a child would be given to them who would have the titles of Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.  Isaiah then concludes with “The passionate commitment of the LORD Almighty will guarantee this!”  That was a promise they could bank on. 

Today, centuries after that event occurred, we have the opportunity of knowing “the rest of the story.” We now have the full account of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus with the opportunity of having a personal relationship with Him and the ability to experience His love, peace and guidance in our lives.

I trust that each of you will experience a blessed Christmas!

Love to you all,

Chuck