Verse of the Day 12/16
John 1:3-4 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. English Standard Version (ESV)
One of the things associated with the Christmas season is lights, Christmas lights, adorning trees, bushes and around the frames of homes. In Elon, where we live, people will line up in cars waiting for an hour to tour the lights that are put out in Twin Lakes, a retirement community. The lights are an attraction for all ages.For children, there is a certain wonder with the lights on the Christmas tree and in the living room (or wherever the tree is in the home) when the rest of the lights are out and only the tree glistens.
I am looking forward to having our grandchildren in our home next week and to see the wonder in their eyes, the joy in their hearts, and the hugs from their arms.
The lights are a reminder of the stars in the sky. I heard the song away in a manger the other day and was reminded of the stars and the children and the need for His presence in our homes this season and at all times.
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there
The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there
May the love of Christ be near to us in our families this season, may we share His love and teach it to our children, and enjoy the fact that in Him we have the light of life, of men, and of children. Truly, may all of our children be blessed in His tender care. May His light shine in our hearts and let nothing put it out.
John 1:3-5The Message (MSG)
3-5 Everything was created through him;
nothing—not one thing!—
came into being without him.
What came into existence was Life,
and the Life was Light to live by.
The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness;
the darkness couldn't put it out.
nothing—not one thing!—
came into being without him.
What came into existence was Life,
and the Life was Light to live by.
The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness;
the darkness couldn't put it out.
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