All this took place to fullfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" - which means, "God with us." Matthew 1:22-23
Like most people, I usually get pretty excited when it is Christmastime. But this year is a little more exciting for me. I feel like a little kid again. I've spent the last couple Christmases in sub-tropical Taiwan, trying not to cry as I thought about the celebrations that would be going on without me back in Canada. This year, I am home. I even wrapped my presents even before the tree went up. I've baked all kinds of cookies and other Christmas stuff. And since the Gilbertsons are good little Norwegians, the celebrations start tonight, on Christmas Eve, and I can't hardly wait. Then we have the Aadland Christmas tomorrow.
The more I think and contemplate Christmas, the more important the phrase "God with us" becomes. Jesus came to earth to be with us. The creator joined the creation. It simply amazes me. I hope that as you celebrate the ancient birth of Christ that you will remember that God is still with us today.
4 comments:
I totally feel ya sistah! ChRISTmas just feels soo special this year. I'm down with it and lovin that the people around me are celebrating the birth of Jesus too! MeRRy CHRISTmas!
Merry Christmas, Jen. I'm happy for you.
Hey Jen..where are you and what are you up to? I miss hearing your stories!
I hope all is well with you!!!
Jen, I didnt wanta say, but come on, you're majorly slackin off on the blog!! Fill us all in on your life...please :D.
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