December 17, 2010

Yesterday school was two hours late, and when I did go I was breaking a track through snow that was atleast two feet deep in places.  On the way to town the light came on to change oil, so after school I went back to Hampden and had oil changed.  Then after supper went back to school for Choir/band concert.  It was a good day.

VERSE:
  An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,
"Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your
wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She
will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,
because he will save his people from their sins."
   -- Matthew 1:20-21
     

THOUGHT:
  Jesus first had to become the sins of the people before he could
save them (us) from those sins (2 Cor. 5:21; 1 John 4:10). His own
people rejected him before his forgiveness could be received.
Jesus' gift of salvation was incredibly costly to him. It is a
reminder of two great truths: God loves us incredibly and salvation
is a precious gift. In Jesus we know and experience both truths!

PRAYER:
  Almighty God and Savior, thank you for bearing the cost of my
sin in Jesus. Thank you, precious Lord, for taking on human flesh
and bearing its difficulties and facing rejection so I could be
saved. My salvation makes all other names pale in comparison to
Jesus, in whom I offer all thanks and praise. Amen.

Heartlight is sharing devotions about the birth of Christ, we get so caught up in what is around us that we miss  who reason for our existence, 

Father, draw us nearer nearer to you even this day, help us to be tender to your voice and her you speak even in a small quiet voice, help us to listen to you and honor you in all that we do.  Be our strength and help a very present help in time of need.  In Jesus Name. amen

Lord help us to get back on focus.