Merry Christmas (Blessings)
24/12/06 21:00
I was returning from
Newcomerstown the other night while the Space Shuttle
Discovery was returning to earth. The news broadcast
went directly to live programming from Cape
Canaveral, Florida during the touchdown. All eyes
were on the spacecraft as recent memories of the last
shuttle disaster loomed in NASA’s mind. The
weather was a factor also, as they chose
Florida’s conditions over New Mexico and
California’s. When Discovery was safely on the
runway the broadcaster said that this safe return
would be the best Christmas present for the
astronauts and their families. I couldn’t agree
more. I could imagine the anxiety that these folks
had has they prayed for their safe return. Then, as
they entered the earth’s atmosphere, and all
systems were “go”, all eyes went to the
evening sky as the setting sun illuminated this
little fireball’s approach. The thrill and
excitement met with the anxiety, as all were on pins
and needles. The sonic booms as the shuttle raced
through the evening sky on its way to bringing loved
ones back together for Christmas seemed to explode
the message: I’M HOME! I’M HOME! The sigh
of relief was evident and the applause of NASA
brought tears from thankful hearts. The listener
could feel the intensity of these emotions because
the Space Shuttle Discovery safely returned back to
earth.
Soon men and women everywhere will have their eyes pealed to the heavens as the King of kings makes His way back into earth’s atmosphere. And every eye shall see Him as He places His feet upon Mt. Olivet just east of Jerusalem. He is coming back with His righteous ones and they will rule with Him for a thousand years. Loved ones will be reunited and new friends will be made. The wolf and the lamb will lie down together and the nations will no longer learn war. Righteousness and Peace shall kiss one another and fear will be trampled under foot. God is planning a return and He has appointed a Day when men and women from every nation, from every tongue and from every race will know that Jesus Christ is Lord. For God so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son that whosoever believes on Him should not perish but shall have eternal life. When this Christ comes and “touches down” inside a man’s heart he shall receive new life. That is the best Christmas blessing anyone could receive!
Soon men and women everywhere will have their eyes pealed to the heavens as the King of kings makes His way back into earth’s atmosphere. And every eye shall see Him as He places His feet upon Mt. Olivet just east of Jerusalem. He is coming back with His righteous ones and they will rule with Him for a thousand years. Loved ones will be reunited and new friends will be made. The wolf and the lamb will lie down together and the nations will no longer learn war. Righteousness and Peace shall kiss one another and fear will be trampled under foot. God is planning a return and He has appointed a Day when men and women from every nation, from every tongue and from every race will know that Jesus Christ is Lord. For God so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son that whosoever believes on Him should not perish but shall have eternal life. When this Christ comes and “touches down” inside a man’s heart he shall receive new life. That is the best Christmas blessing anyone could receive!
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