Because of Bethlehem
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Max Lucado’s studies are always warm and welcoming and Advent begins today. This free study comes with free downloads of scripture cards, gift tags and musical scores.
I wanted to share this one with you on the chance you would enjoy a simple, short, at home study that starts December 3rd. You don’t have to buy the book to benefit from the study.
Warning do not listen to this video if your children are in earshot and still believe in Santa.
Also, you may want a tissue at the end.
Lucado states in the video:
“Id like to think that moment Mary gazed into the face of God, she realized it was all worth it. The ache in her back the ache in her heart all faded away and the questions of how and the wonderings of when didn’t linger. The inn had no place for her son, but that’s alright because he would find a place in people’s hearts. Mary and Joseph were far from home on the night of Jesus’ birth, well that was alright, because Jesus was even farther from his. Any doubt of the Father’s love for us disappeared the night that God was wrapped in barnyard towels so the hay wouldn’t scratch his back.
Through a scandalous pregnancy, an imposed census, an untimely trip and an overcrowded inn, God triumphed in Mary’s story. In spite of the chaos God came into the world through a baby and revealed himself to the world and in that moment everything changed."
Here is a beautiful song for you to listen to as you gaze think about all that encompasses the baby Jesus.
Chris Tomlin Miracle of Love
