Hello ,

Apologies for not getting an Open Word e-Devotional into your hands this a.m.  I believe the technical challenges are out of the way. 

I want to share a rendition of an old Christmas Carol with you, today. Song Link

You may recall the words to this song but in case you don't, here they are:

1 O come, O come, Immanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
 

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.
 

2 O come, O Wisdom from on high,
who ordered all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show
and teach us in its ways to go. Refrain
 

3 O come, O come, great Lord of might,
who to your tribes on Sinai's height
in ancient times did give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe. Refrain
 

4 O come, O Branch of Jesse's stem,
unto your own and rescue them!
From depths of hell your people save,
and give them victory o'er the grave. Refrain
 

5 O come, O Key of David, come
and open wide our heavenly home.
Make safe for us the heavenward road
and bar the way to death's abode. Refrain
 

6 O come, O Bright and Morning Star,
and bring us comfort from afar!
Dispel the shadows of the night
and turn our darkness into light. Refrain
 

7 O come, O King of nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease
and be yourself our King of Peace. Refrain

Let me encourage you to take a few moments to listen and reflect on the gift that Heaven gave to each of us in the "person" of Jesus Christ!

Have a great evening, and God bless!

Pastor Mike / The Open Word