Dear Ones,
A blessed Christmas Eve day to you. Like many of you we will be making Christmas preparations today and then going to the Christmas Eve Candlelight service tonight. Tomorrow we head for a motel in the cities where we will spend the next 2 days with over 45 relatives!
Devotions from Judy’s heart
It is Christmas Eve day, a time our hearts are turned to the Lord in a special way as we rejoice that He came down to earth for us. Because He came, He opened the way of salvation for us to receive Him and His love. As I was thanking the Lord, a hymn came to mind that I have not thought of for years; maybe you know it. “Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled my Soul” by John Peterson. Today we think of the King of Glory coming down for us so we can experience a new life in the Lord and have hope for eternity. The song says it all:

1. O what a wonderful, wonderful day, day I will never forget;
After I’d wandered in darkness away, Jesus my Savior I met.
O what a tender, compassionate friend, He met the need of my heart;
Shadows dispelling, with joy I am telling, He made all the darkness depart.

Chorus
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul, (filled my soul)
When at the cross the Savior made me whole; (made me whole)
My sins were washed away and my night was turned to day,
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul! (filled my soul)

2. Born of the Spirit with life from above into God’s family divine,
Justified fully thru Calvary’s love, O what a standing is mine!
And the transaction so quickly was made, when as a sinner I came,
Took of the offer, of grace He did proffer, He saved me, O praise His dear name!

3. Now I’ve a hope that will surely endure after the passing of time;
I have a future in heaven for sure there in those mansions sublime.
And it’s because of that wonderful day, when at the cross I believed;
Riches eternal and blessings supernal, from His precious hand I received.

May you know for certain the joy that comes from knowing the Lord. If you are reading this and have never received Him, on this Christmas Eve day confess your sins and invite Him into your heart. He will wash away all your sins, giving you joy, hope and a future in Heaven.

Challenge for today: Thank the Lord for coming and for saving you, and be open to opportunities to share Him with other
Blessings on this Christmas Eve day and prayers and love, Judy