We are celebrating Christmas twice this year. One on the traditional Western world day of December 25th and one on January 7th for Ukraine. Ukrainians follow a different calendar because centuries ago the West switched from the Gregorian to the Julian Calendar. This year some of our Ukrainian grandkids, Noelle and Anastasia, are back from Ukraine and here now so we celebrate both.
Christmas is important because, after the angel Gabriel visited Mary, later she said, He “has done great things for me;” (Luke 1:49). Examples of this are good health, friends, church, living in America etc.. He has blessed us over the years with a wonderful family. God has “done great things in Christ’s birth”. God did this through His grace and mercy in Christ.
On our counter is a frame photo album that our kids gave us. When the lights are turned on the album comes alive and starts scrolling pictures of our family from the past to the present. Our kids are able to insert pics any time to be added to this electronic photo album. Looking back makes me think what the album will be like in the future.
Dr. Al Mohler today mentioned that today’s children are likely to see the 22nd Century. It will start January 1, 2101..if the Lord tarries. Imagine that. That boggles my mind when thinking of my grandparents who were born in the 1800’s. But my grandkids could see 2101? Wow?
That means we better look ahead at how we can affect future generations for His Glory. That is why He has done great things. Merry Christmas and a blessed 2023 from Pastor Mark and family.
