“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’” (Isaiah 52:7)
What a wonderful week it has been rejoicing and celebrating the birth of our Savior! I have seen and heard so many who have been doing the same, it makes your heart sing!
Yet I know some homes are filled with sorrow this year, some have lost those that are most dear to them, maybe your employment is shaky and unsure, tension may be high in the home, maybe others even have a wayward prodigal or two.
Even so, hope springs eternal! Regardless of our circumstance, God is ever-faithful, He never forsakes us, never leaves us, always is near no matter what we are going through, and if need be, He will carry us.
I pray you have had some lighthearted moments this Christmas too. My Three Sons, Kyle, Kristopher and Korey, and my DIL Rachel, have been with me and The Sweetheart most of the week so we have enjoyed lots of laughter.
Kristopher and Korey have added a new little bundle of energy to their world, let me introduce you to Eisley Quinn! She is a full-blooded English Bulldog and oh my, have we been smitten! This little lady has a personality all her own to only have been on the planet a little over ten weeks.
As you can see below, my boys, who are NOT boys any longer, love to have fun with her, I thought you might enjoy a laugh or two of their antics with Eisley.
Nothing like a good card game!
Especially if you are winning! Now on to more serious matters…
Did you know that “Go Tell It On The Mountain” has no published author, because it was passed down from plantation to plantation and never credited properly? John Wesley Work actually published it in 1907 and it has been a favorite Christmas carol for many decades.
Yesterday I asked the question, “Is Christmas over for you?” One of the verses in the beloved song says,
“He made me a watchman
Upon a city wall,
And if I am a Christian,
I am the least of all.”
The story didn’t end for the shepherds, the Wise Men, for Joseph or even Mary after the birth of Jesus. It didn’t even end 33 years later after His death burial and resurrection!
Here we are, ready to enter 2014! Did you know that He made YOU a watchman?! He made ME a watchman! And if we are Christians at all, and we are friends, we are, we are the least of all, but He has us here to do the job.
So what did He leave us here to do?
Go tell it! Proclaim it everywhere you go!
We are to make His name glorious as we spread the Good News! Jesus Christ is born, it’s more than just a story, it’s not a fairy tale. It is for you, for your children, and their children too! (Acts 2:39)
Are we moved with compassion to share this Gospel today? Are we willing in good times or adversity to share the story and our testimony?
Let us not hide it under a bushel! Let us not be so caught up in our “plenty” that we forget that our purpose on this earth is to reach others, not just to satisfy our earthly desires and wants.
He was born for a reason. He died for a reason. For you, me and all who would believe.
Let’s take this Good News, over the hills and everywhere!
Psalm 105:1 “Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.”
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LOL!! That made me laugh!! She is so much fun and so loveable, but also a little bossy for only being on the planet a few weeks. We are having fun with her, I missed her when the boys took her back to their apartment! They live about an hour and a half away 🙁
Love what you said, let us all rejoice and abide in Jesus! We are the only Bible some ever see!! Happy New Year Mia!
Hi Beth…I laughed so hard it hurt…we were having so much fun. If you look real hard you can see one eye of Son #3 between the bar stool, he is holding up Eisley. They are a mess. I too need to share our Savior!! I work so hard keeping myself “right” and think that is a tool of the enemy, always telling us we aren’t good enough or not saved, not ready, not worthy, that we waste all of our time working on ourselves! We never use our time to reach others…I hope and pray I can change that in 2014…Blessings friend. I am praying for your empty nest.
Thank you Sharon, Eisley is a fun little puppy! And so cute right now, although I understand she will grow to look like an old man with a huge underbite! LOL! I had quite the mixture in this post 🙂 Blessings to you friend for a Happy New Year!
Skating! What fun! I read about Boxing Day on your blog…I had forgotten about that in Canada. I am so happy you had a wonderful Christmas with your family. We have so much to be thankful for.
Dear sweet Nanette
Oh, you have an ugly granddaughter! Oh sorry, I meant a real doggie beauty! You know, dear one, when we just allow Jesus to live and love through us, we are gems in His Kingdom. Some people are missionaries, some people are not. It all depends on who does the work. Let us all rejoice and abide in Jesus for we are sometimes the only Bible the world reads.
Blessings and a Jesus-filled 2014 to you and the Sweetheart XX
Mia
Oh those pictures were delightful. Still smiling…
I pray 2014 be a year were I do a lot more of sharing His good news. I think I’m still guilty of keeping Him to myself. Thank you for the smile and the inspiration.
Many blessings,
Beth
So much to enjoy in this post! Loved the pictures of Eisley – what a doll. And I love your sons’ sense of humor – that looks just like something my sons would do!
And yes, our commission is to go tell it – EVERYWHERE! The very Good News that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior and Friend! May the Lord give us many opportunities to share His Gospel in 2014!
GOD BLESS!
Beautiful, my friend, that is our agenda, each and every day. And no, for that reason Christmas is not ever over for me. I’m so very grateful for the man who was born, who died and is coming back for His Church.
It looks and sounds like you had a lot of fun with the puppy and with your boys. We had a wonderful Christmas Day with our son and his family, we ate opened gift and then we went skating. On Boxing Day we had five people from our new church over for another turkey dinner. They had no family here in our city. We had a lot of fun with them and were able to get to know them. My heart is overflowing with gratitude today, for all of God’s blessings.