Matthew 1:21

And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.

Oh Father it never grows old, the news of a sinner forgiven and set free. Its never business as usual, or underwhelming, its always a time of celebration and giving glory and thanks. Truly the sweetest moments in life, the angels in heaven rejoicing with us here on earth, splendid! You have completed what You spoke through the prophets, saying "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, "God with us".  And You remain with us by Your Spirit, thank You. As a parent I know I would do anything for the well being and safety of my child, many would, including Mary. She understood who You are, she could have said "Wait, I lied", when they where going to crucify her precious child, but she had the revelation You are God! As painful and heart wrenching that day was for her she knew You would be doing something really great, for it was already hidden in her heart. I too have hidden in my heart the hope and expectation of the salvation of my loved ones and even stranger. Your name is Jesus the Messiah, the risen King! Jesus open the eyes of the blind, the ears of the deaf, and rescue the sinner, do the greatest of miracles, the saving of souls from eternity in hell. Jesus be glorified and magnified in the lives of those who come to repentance. We Your children long for revival. Dazzle the world yet again with Your amazing mercy and grace. Jesus You rule and reign over the kingdoms, nations, cities, towns and villages and appoint the times and seasons. Reveal Your dominion to all the world. You are everlasting, eternal, and enduring Lord of everything, and one day all knees will bow and tongues confess this is true. Jesus, I praise You and give thanks for the day of my own salvation. Amen.

John 8:34-36, Luke 15:10, Matthew 1:22-23 and John 14:26