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Friday 23 December 2011

A Christmas Journey for Spiritual Sundays

Hello dear friends in bloggy land and welcome to my last post for Spiritual Sundays this year!

I wanted to share something meaningful which related to the birth of our Lord Jesus when I came upon this wonderful devotional written by Dave Egner from Our Daily Bread.


Christmas Journey

How far is it from Nazareth to Bethlehem? If you're in Pennsylvania, it's about 9 miles and takes about 10 minutes by car. But if you're in Nazareth of Galilee, and you're traveling along with your pregnant wife, as Joseph was, it's about 80 miles to Bethlehem. That journey probably took Joseph and Mary about a week, and they didn't stay in a nice hotel when they got there. All Joseph could find was a stall in a stable, and that's where Mary delivered " her first-born Son." {Luke 2:7}

But the journey for the infant Jesus was much farther than 80 miles. He left His place in heaven at God's right hand, came to earth, and accepted our humanity.
Eventually, He was stretched out on a cross to die, and He was buried in a borrowed tomb.

But the journey was not over. He conquered death, left the tomb, walked again among men, and ascended to heaven. Even that is not the journey's end. Someday He will return as King of kings and Lord of lords.

As you take a Christmas journey this month, reflect on the journey Jesus made for us. He came from heaven to earth to die for us, making salvation available through His death on the cross and His glorious Resurrection.

Praise God for that first Christmas journey!

JESUS CAME TO EARTH FOR US SO WE COULD GO TO HEAVEN WITH HIM.


Thank you Charlotte for hosting Spiritual Sundays each week. The Lord bless you and your family especially at this lovely time of year!




And from my home to yours, Merry Christmas and may you and your loved ones be blessed this coming New Year with Good Health & Happiness.




Sharing from my heart~ Sandi

16 comments :

  1. Hi Sandi, thank you for sharing Mr. Egner's words ... so worthy of taking them to heart. And thank you for sharing your wonderful and beautiful blog with us! Have a very Merry Christmas and a most Blessed 2012! Bess

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  2. Thank you Sandi. Seasons Best Wishes. Merry Christmas.

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  3. Thanks, Sandi, for the beautiful post and wishes! It's been a lot of fun reading your blog and I look forward to reading more good posts in the coming new year!! God Bless!!
    Ann

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  4. Hi Sandi
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    HÃ¥kan ( The Roseman)

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  5. Such a special post...timely and truly what life is all about...following the liturigal year with the Church. The picture of Jesus and Mary on the way and such a long way for them...a week before the birth and a lifetime with the Son. Thank you, thank you for the post.

    Also I love your Christmas header. I appreciate all your posts and the effort you make to give them to us in blogland. I do not have a post but you are among my top favorite ones.

    Mary Christ Mass aka Merry Christmas,
    ~Sylvia Faye

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  6. Sandi, thank you for sharing these beautiful words.

    Blessings to you and your family this holiday season.

    Vee

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  7. This is so good. Thank you for posting. Merry Christmas!

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  8. Merry Christmas to you too Sandi. I hope it is filled with joy and happiness.

    Don't eat too many cookies, leave them for Santa.

    xoCathy

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  9. A beautifully written post, my good friend! I never tire of hearing this inspiring story!
    Wishing you a warm, cozy and very Merry Christmas!
    ♥ Jil

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  10. Hi Sandie...awesome post....from my heart to yours....I wish you and your family the best Christmas ever. Stay safe and hope it's a ton of fun...

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  11. Beautiful Sandi.. May the magic & wonder of the Season amaze you.. Merry Christmas!

    Wanda

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  12. Very good, Sandi. It isn't just about the birth of Jesus. It is sooo much more. Thank you for sharing this.
    Christmas Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  13. I cannot imagine riding 80 miles on a donkey when I was 9 months pregnant. I love the thought of Jesus traveling much further -- from Heaven to earth.

    Have a Merry Christmas as you celebrate Jesus -- may it be filled with His presence.

    Pamela

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  14. Thank you for this beautiful post! Indeed Jesus made this incredible journey for us! And He still accompanies us in our journey! Praise Him for all good things! A blessed Christmas to you and your family! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  15. I enjoyed the devotional! Thanks for sharing. To know he did it all for me/us is overwhelming. Our joy is full!
    Blessings.

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  16. Dear Sandi...just wanted to wish you a Very Happy New Year! So enjoy your blog and your kindness.
    Lady Linda

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