"For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." Luke 19:10
It is only after I realized that I could not solve my own problems that I started to look outside myself for answers. Turning to the world and its empty promises only complicated my life, nearly destroyed my family, and made life worse. I had made myself hostage and the chains that bound me I put there myself. And, then love rescued me.
Tired of the world, Christmas has become holy to me. The birth of Christ means hope and mercy to a person who deserves neither. I sit in the quietness of my home, pray for my boys, pray for my wife, look at the Christmas tree, and rejoice like a man nearly drowned might rejoice, plucked from the sea and resting face down on the deck of a ship as he waits for strength to return to his body. Thank you, Father.
The punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. - Isaiah 53:5
... I praise our heavenly Father for you. I raise my hands and cry out to Him that you are blessed this Christmas, in Jesus name ...
“Christmas has become holy to me. The birth of Christ means hope and mercy to a person who deserves neither.”
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words, Russell, that we all should echo. Thanks for sharing.
Amen. Thanks Russell.
ReplyDelete... plucked from the sea and resting face down on the deck of a ship as he waits for strength to return to his body...
ReplyDeleteHow much more the rejoicing when one later finds a dry Rock to lie upon in Sonshine.
This is my favorite Christmas song. This version by Selah, with distinct violin, is a favorite version. Watching the video makes me long to touch my Savior's precious face.
Nicely put together, Rusty.
a sweet sound in the quietness.
ReplyDeleteLisa- Thank you for stopping by and reading my post ... :-)
ReplyDeleteJason - Thanks Bro.
Anne - I should have thought of thought of resting upon a Rock ... :-)
Nance - Woot ...
Great Post and so happy the chains you put there yourself have been untangled, as Love rescued me too!
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