Merry Christmas and Joyful New Life!

[Bob8102]

Merry Christmas to all, including, of course, Aussie Pete!

This morning I was reading Genesis 4: 3-7. This is about the offerings to God of Cain and Abel. My David Jeremiah Study Bible's comment on 3,4 reads: " Cain and Abel reflect every person's choice regarding how to approach Almighty God. The shepherd Abel was careful to give on God's terms: he offered his finest, the first born of his flock and...their fat. In contrast, Cain's sacrifice was merely a token, offered on his own casual terms. Cain's gift was not given from a heart devoted to God (Numbers 18:12; Hebrews 11:4)."

I just kept thinking about that this morning, especially the line "Cain's gift was not given from a heart devoted to God." I just kept thinking, "I do not have a heart devoted to God." Then I prayed to Jesus, giving Him my life and heart. What a wonderful Christmas morning!

Now, I know doubt is coming because of my OCD. But now I can really sing my new ditty: "Rock Solid! You hold onto us!"

Now to follow Pete's suggestion and get a copy of "War on the Saints."

 

[Mathetes66]

Luke 2:8-14 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them & the glory of the Lord shone around them & they were filled with great fear.

10And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths & lying in a manger.”

13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God & saying, “Glory to God in the highest & on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!