I don't know where you plan to be for the holidays, but we are looking forward to a Kansas City Christmas with our Reed family! As I write these words I’m basking in another Chiefs win, texting the boys about our fantasy football league, and remembering I need to check the front porch for another delivery.
All the while, Mrs. Claus (aka Nola Reed) is busy making preparations for our family Christmas get-together. She's making her list and checking it twice--not to consider who is naughty or nice, but to prepare for the pure chaos anticipated with 5 of our 6 grandchildren being two years old and under!
On a chilly day this fall, we had all six of our grandchildren together. As you can see, getting a picture with all smiling on cue was a challenge.
In spite of my scrooge-like tendencies, I am working at being more elf-like to help Nola in her grand scheme. More than that, I want to be prepared at a deep, personal level. I want to wrap my heart around the amazing reality that God put the greatest gift of all time into a small package—a little baby born to bring salvation to the world.
When we receive God’s gift of salvation, the life of the Manger Baby brings new life in us! Every time we help someone else discover this gift of salvation, it’s like a small re-enactment of the Christmas story, no matter what time of year that may be.
Thank God that new life comes in small packages! May God use all of us to pass on His incredible gift to the world.
Merry Christmas!
Love y’all!
Steve
THANKS FOR GIVING GENEROUSLY
From the Reed family to yours…Merry Christmas!!