The Anthony Family Sends You

Christmas Blessings

Greetings from Ghana

2 Corinthians 9:25

“Oh little town of Bethlehem…”  Bethlehem, the town we softly sing about… Bethlehem, the end of weary Joseph and Mary’s journey… Bethlehem, the place of God’s unfolding drama… Bethlehem, where God bent down in love to give mankind His unspeakable gift—the Christ-child, who became our Savior from sin, our hope from despair, and our life from the dead.

“Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love Divine.” An angel proclaimed His birth.  A host of angels broke forth in praise to God.  A new star was the finger pointing to His birthplace.  The door of that stable opened onto the pathway to the palace of the King. The child of Bethlehem’s lowly manger rules and reigns as King of kings and Lord of lords.

During this time of year we get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season, that our mouths do not always show forth our praise to Him who gave us the greatest gift of all.  Stop this very moment, draw aside for a while from the bustle of activity to be alone with God. There, alone with Him, thank Him for his unspeakable gift.

God’s unspeakable gift is offered to all who will take Christ into their hearts.   Who do you know whose heart, like the door of the inn, is closed against Him?  This season is an appropriate time to let them know that Jesus stands knocking at their heart door.  Let them see that they, too, can receive God’s unspeakable gift.