For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Luke 2:11-12, KJV
This is truly the most wonderful time of the year.
I love so many things about this season – the festivities, the gathering of friends and family, all the delicious food, the excitement and anticipation in the air as we approach the end of the year, the spirit of kindness and giving, the well-loved Christmas carols and tunes, the pretty decorations and lights lining the streets, the thoughtful gifts, the continued traditions…
But most of all, I love that Christmas is a reminder of the hope that I have because of the birth of my Savior – the hope of new life, of salvation, of grace all-sufficient, of deliverance.
As the familiar song goes,
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices!
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Truly, hope is present at Christmas because the newborn King has come to save the world.
Blessed Christmas to you and yours this season.
amelia writes. 
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