Hello Folks,
     The Christmas season is upon us, at least here in the United States.  People are rushing to the stores to purchase gifts, buying items on line and getting ready for their family gatherings.  I wonder if we would just consider the first Christmas family gathering that took place in Bethlehem almost 2000 years ago.  Maybe what we are shown there is that the idea of family has been expanded by the Creator Himself.  You will see that Joseph and Mary welcomed shepherds, and wise men to the birth celebration of Jesus.  How many of us have so closed our minds to what family means that we might miss the wonder of others coming to see the Savior!  Could we be used by Him at this season for His glory?  Could we bring someone into the family of God through our efforts to reveal to them the marvelous Savior? 
     I pray that this Christmas you and I both will be able to present the Savior to our world with the message that He is the one who came to this earth for our behalf.  God coming to save mankind if they would merely listen.  As we observe lights, have dinners, and, even, go to church I pray that we never forget to invite our world to become part of the family.


Have a great one,


HGRudd