Five years ago, on the 19th of December, Jasper was born.
We were reminiscing about Jasper’s arrival with our older kids the other day. They each remember, in great detail, the moment the call from the hospital finally came. They were in the kitchen making gingerbread houses when my mother-in-law entered from the other room – phone in hand – and announced, “He’s here!”
He’s here.
There was great rejoicing, and much commotion, as the three older kids raced to put shoes on feet, coats on bodies and bodies into the car. The anticipation of seeing their newborn brother was tangible. The long-awaited day had finally arrived!
An angel, on the night Jesus was born, proclaimed his arrival to shepherds living in the field nearby.
“I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10, 11
He’s here!
Immanuel…God with us…is here.
He’s here in our mess.
He is here in our uncertainty.
He’s here in our old traditions.
He’s here in our unexpected new traditions.
He is here in our pain and disappointment.
He is here in our hope and anticipation.
He’s here in our confusion.
He’s here in our unspoken, but very urgent prayers.
He’s here when we feel him.
He’s here when he feels far out of reach.
He is here in our suffering.
He is here in our rejoicing.
He promised to be with us always.
On this unusual Christmas of 2020, my prayer for you is that you will sense God’s presence in whatever circumstance you may be in right now. That you will know He is here, and He is near.
Merry Christmas!
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YES!!! HE IS HERE! ALWAYS! Thank you for this beautiful reminder..God sent his SON so long ago, & He will NEVER leave us!
Love to all! Merry Christmas ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So powerful….He is here…..with us thru it all…..Such a time for us in the USA to put all we have and are into trusting Him…..thank you for this blog and Merry Christmas to all of you
Merry Christmas!