Your Open Word e-Devotional for December 16th

Published: Fri, 12/16/16

Hello ,


Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store to store. Suddenly she became aware that the pudgy little hand of her three year old son was no longer clutched in hers. In a panic she retraced her steps and found him standing with his little nose pressed flatly against a frosty window. He was gazing at a manger scene. Hearing his mother's near hysterical call, he turned and shouted with innocent glee: "Look mommy...it's Jesus - baby Jesus in the hay".

With obvious indifference to his joy and wonder, she impatiently jerked him away saying, "we don't have time for that!"

What a tragedy it would be if we traded Jesus for the hustle and bustle of the season.  This morning, stop for a moment, and think about the amazing opportunity that we have during this time of the year...to lift up the name of Jesus Christ.

Have a great day and God bless!




Pastor Mike / The Open Word