Merry Christmas !

It's Christmas Eve. We went to our churches service tonight to worship the One it's really all about.
There's only one Savior of the World and it's Jesus Christ. Sorry big government, it's not you. Sorry self-proclaimed political messiahs, it's not you. Sorry all you fat cat power brokers who think you control everything, it's not you or your money and power. The One it's all about is the One who created the heavens and the earth and us. He said is was all "good" , but then we spoiled it by deciding we didn't need to listen to Him or take heed to what He told us anymore. All the woes of mankind can be traced directly to that decision. We keep on doing it, every day, for thousands of years now. He knew we would never be able to make it right again on our own. That's why He came Himself. The Awesome God and King of the Universe humbled Himself and came as a little baby, born in a non-descript dirty stable amongst livestock and manure in a tiny little village in the hills of Judea. He was destined to be the sacrificial lamb that would be the sacrifice for the sins of the whole world, for each and every one of us. He was destined to redeem us from the curse we brought on ourselves through our self-centered rebellion against Him and then rise from the dead to reign as the undisputed King of Kings and Lord of Lords Who is coming again to put an end to this rebellion once and for all.
But that night, He lay in the manger as one of us, the one part of creation that He made in His own likeness. Whether you are rich or poor, He came for you. You were in His mind when He came and when He layed down His life "Once for all, the Just for the unjust". Kings of the earth were unaware at the time but lowly shepherds tending their sheep that night were given a heavenly birth announcement like no other.

Luke 2:8 ¶ There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep.
Luke 2:9 Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified.
Luke 2:10 The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide:
Luke 2:11 A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master.
Luke 2:12 This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:13 ¶ At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises:
Luke 2:14 ¶ Glory to God in the heavenly heights,
Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.

Merry Christmas everyone and may you know the One who came and who still comes to the hearts of any who will receive Him for who He really is. The Savior and Lord of all. Jesus Christ!