John 3:16 (NASB)
It's been busy lately, with the mail business consuming a more than usual amount of my time. By the end of the day, a pillow looks very enticing. But I digress.
I haven't given up on the blog by any means, and I have had ideas here and there as to what to put down. I tried earlier to start a post with the same title, but I had some problems trying to get it to post. Maybe now I know why.
I wanted to keep this blog politics free. Focus on the more important things in life, like my faith in Jesus, my family, baseball, sweet tea, and so on. Those who know me know that I hold very conservative views, and I make no apologies for that. And it is those views, along with my faith, the time of the year, and the times that we live in that brings this post together.
I look around me and I don't like what I see. Things happening at such a rapid and ever accelerating pace that it boggles the mind. (In my case, that's not hard.) Looking at what awaits my four year old as she ventures out into this great big world next year, and in some ways it's not pretty. (Although math is still cool.) Daddy-bear gets protective.
Yet with the increasing chaos, this is still the most wonderful time of the year. Not so much the shopping and advertising and hustle and bustle, but it is the annual reminder of a Child coming to rescue us. With that in mind, I offer this invitation, sent to me a few years back. It is worth heeding...and accepting.
I pray that you do.
Party invitation...
Guest of honor: Jesus Christ
Date: Everyday. Traditionally December 25, but He's always around, so the time is flexible.
Time: Whenever you're ready (please don't be too late, though, or you'll miss out on all the fun).
Attire: Come as you are...grubbies are okay. He'll be washing our clothes anyway. He said something about new white robes and crowns for everyone who stays till the last.
Tickets: Admission is free. He's already paid for everyone (He says we would not have been able to afford it...it's cost Him everything He had).
Refreshments: New wine, bread and a far-out drink He calls living water...followed by a supper that promises to be out of this world!
Gift suggestions: Your heart. He's one of those people who already has everything else. (He's very generous in return, though...just wait until you see what He has for you.)
Entertainment: Joy, peace, truth, light, life, love, real happiness, communion with God, forgiveness, miracles, healing, power, eternity in paradise, and much more! (All rated 'G' so bring your family and friends!)
RSVP: Very important! He must know ahead so He can reserve a spot for you at the table. Also, He's keeping a list of His friends for future reference. He calls it the Lamb's Book of Life.
Party being given by his kids -- that's us.
Hope to see you there!
"Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear." (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints.) "Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!"
Revelation 19:7-9
For those of you whom I will see at the party, share this with someone who is close to your heart...
Guest of honor: Jesus Christ
Date: Everyday. Traditionally December 25, but He's always around, so the time is flexible.
Time: Whenever you're ready (please don't be too late, though, or you'll miss out on all the fun).
Attire: Come as you are...grubbies are okay. He'll be washing our clothes anyway. He said something about new white robes and crowns for everyone who stays till the last.
Tickets: Admission is free. He's already paid for everyone (He says we would not have been able to afford it...it's cost Him everything He had).
Refreshments: New wine, bread and a far-out drink He calls living water...followed by a supper that promises to be out of this world!
Gift suggestions: Your heart. He's one of those people who already has everything else. (He's very generous in return, though...just wait until you see what He has for you.)
Entertainment: Joy, peace, truth, light, life, love, real happiness, communion with God, forgiveness, miracles, healing, power, eternity in paradise, and much more! (All rated 'G' so bring your family and friends!)
RSVP: Very important! He must know ahead so He can reserve a spot for you at the table. Also, He's keeping a list of His friends for future reference. He calls it the Lamb's Book of Life.
Party being given by his kids -- that's us.
Hope to see you there!
"Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear." (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints.) "Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!"
Revelation 19:7-9
For those of you whom I will see at the party, share this with someone who is close to your heart...
