It seems like my last post in September was just a month ago. It is hard to believe that we have celebrated Thanksgiving and in a few short days we will celebrate Christmas and then it's off into the new year. My, oh my, how time flies!
I wanted to share with you a favorite Christmas ornament of mine. Meet my adorable sheep.
In the front he holds a birthday cake that reads 'Happy Birthday Jesus' and in his back he holds a gift with a tag that reads 'For My Shepherd.' Each year as I unwrap my sheep from his box, I get a smile and it's a BIG smile. I think the ornament reminds me that I am a sheep in desperate need of a Shepherd. My little sheep reminds me why we are celebrating Christmas. It IS Jesus' birthday.
He came as an infant in the most humble way. A King in a manger. His birthday reminds me that He came to set all free and in years to come He would take the wrath of God that was meant for me upon a cross. My Shepherd leads me in dark times with his Word and reminds me that His Word is the light I need.
As you and your family prepare to Celebrate this birthday I hope you remember this gift of love, peace, and joy in the manger.
Merry Christmas!
With a Smile, Sarah
If I could see you I would ask...Do you have a favorite ornament? I would love to see or hear about it. How do you remember the gift of Jesus at Christmas?
