2017 Christmas Music Marathon - Day 8

While there is a great deal said about the virgin Mary and her being chosen to be the mother of God's only Son, one has to ask about Joseph, the man chosen to be Christ's earthly mentor. Joseph had to be a patient, understanding man of faith. He is the example of a husband, father, and man that we would do well to emulate. He took Mary and cared for her, protected her, and loved her when many advised him to abandon her. After all, she was pregnant and "It Wasn't His Child". Have a blessed day.

2016 Christmas Music Marathon - Day 3

When Joseph discovered that Mary was expecting a child prior to their formalizing their marriage, he was advised by some to put her away. However God sent him a messenger saying. "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." Joseph listened to the angel, obeyed the will of God and a Savior was born. It wasn't his child, it was the Son of God.

2012 Christmas Music Marathon Day 2

Have you ever received a gift that disappointed you just a little bit?  I mean, you really wanted something for Christmas.  You dropped hints.  You dreamed about how great Christmas Day would be when you found that special gift under the tree.  But instead you got a different gift...not exactly what  you were expecting.  Only later did you realize that the gift that had, at first disappointed, was truly the gift that you needed.  At the time of Christ, most of His people were looking for a Messiah.  That is, they were looking for someone to free them from Roman rule.  The were looking for a military/political leader to establish a new kingdom here on earth.  Instead, God sent a carpenter...the gift that we truly needed. God sent the one that could free their souls for eternity and give the gift of eternal life.  It is a gift that is still available to those who will receive it and it is still the gift that we all truly need.