Part of our preparation was hosting an Open House at our church last night featuring the display of our families' nativity sets. These were a few of the forty. Guests enjoyed cake, coffee and punch.
When God came to earth to bring salvation to all who would place their faith in Him, there was some preparation to do first! John was the go-before person. "I am the voice of one calling in the desert, 'Make straight the way for the Lord!'" he urged. All of us have some preparation to do before Jesus returns! It begins with a turning - or repentance as it is called in the Bible. A total turning to God's point of view and alignment with His eternal truth. Having done that personally (and daily) let us like John urge others, "Prepare the way of the Lord!" Straighten up! (To paraphrase the words of the New International Version of the Bible - John 1:23)
We thoroughly enjoyed the nativity display. Thanks for letting us know about it. (Also enjoyed supper with Gary). A good thought, we need to daily prepare the way of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteThis is right up my alley, Rebecca, loved seeing the nativities...just wish I could have been there!
ReplyDeleteblessings and hugs,
marcy
Really nice.
ReplyDeleteOh I love your nativity display....I love nativity scenes so much.....I also want to say today I love having you as a blogger friend, I want all my friends to know how I feel especially today, especially during this beautiful season......:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteHi Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful nativity scenes, I know you enjoyed seeing all that were presented at your church.
thank you for sharing your thoughts of preparing the way for the Lord.
Blessings,
Sue
That was such a beautiful idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these pictures, I love to see the array of Nativity scenes, so many different yet equally beautiful depictions.
Love to you,
Eileen
I think nativity scenes are such a wonderful reminder of why we celebrate this Season!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your wisdom with us dear friend!
maria