“Marley was dead: to begin with.”
With these words, Charles Dickens begins his classic tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge, who found life and redemption after living a life of greed and misery. A story that begins with death ends with life.
Kind of ironic, huh? Well, there is another story very similar…
It is the story of people who were born into death, with no hope. Yet, in their darkest hour, a baby was born with the power of life in His hands. A child was born who would become the Savior of the world.
It is our story… yours and mine.
It is the story of all of us who have found hope in the life, death, and life of a risen Lord. It is the story of all of us who have called upon the name of…
Yeshua…
Immanuel…
Jesus.
During this Christmas season, maybe you are looking for something the presents, songs, and sentiments of the season just can’t satisfy.
Jesus invites you to make Him the center of your holiday by making Him the Lord of your life. This year, give Him the greatest Christmas gift you can… your heart.
From our House to yours, may you have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
The Heart of Abba - Ron Phillips 