MaggieBelle

Beloved–

Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” (from Luke)

I remember the Christmas my father said we were moving.  I was 10. I would be leaving all that I had ever known, all that was safe and familiar.  Going to a distant part of the country where people wouldn’t love me, because they wouldn’t know who I was or wouldn’t know who my father was.

Christ knew he wouldn’t be loved or respected, that people wouldn’t know who his  father was. He knew he would be hated and murdered, yet he came, because he knew who his father is.  He came to lay in a manger knowing that it would lead to the cross of Easter and the salvation of my soul!

WHAT A SAVIOR !!

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.  (from Luke)

Oh, beloved friends, what a gracious gift the Lord God Almighty has given to us.  Let us be glad and rejoice in it. Have a joyous CHRISTmas season.

Beloved–

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think …   (from Romans)

As a young “modern female” of shallow character, I was always taking up the latest idea that came along; and I had dug myself into a hole so deep that I couldn’t find my way out. The Word says, “Be a new person by changing the way I think …  Be transformed from the inside out … Fix my attention on God … “ So I cried out and he showed me what he wanted to do for me. I learned what a patient, gracious and loving God he is! If I don’t read the Word regularly, I don’t have peace of mind and heart.  

 Luv Ya!

Beloved–

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.  (from Romans)

Even when it doesn’t look like anything good can possibly come from the current chaos in my life, I know God is working.  Sometimes he has blessed me with 20/20 hindsight, sometimes I have yet to understand. One thing that I know for sure — God loves me!  So, you can be sure he loves you, too!

Luv Ya!