My cousins' three year old daughter, Tadee, had occasion to visit a live nativity recently with her mother, Marla (a schmaltz life.) As they made their way through the crowd, and the stations before the nativity, Tadee announced, "I want to go see baby Jesus." She was told they were headed that direction, and would get to see Him, soon. They continued to make their way.

An impatient and newly turned three year old, did not understand or appreciate the delay. She averred, "I want to see baby Jesus!" Once again, Marla told her that they would see Him soon. "What could be more important that seeing Him?" she must have thought. Impatience grew even stronger within her until she could contain it no longer. "I want to go see baby Jesus before He goes back!!"

Suddenly, Marla clued in to what young Tadee was thinking. The baby Jesus she had heard so much about had come to this church... finally. Certainly touched, but with an element of concern, Mom responded, "Tadee, the manger holds a baby doll which is pretending to be baby Jesus, He's not really in there." Yound Tadee's countenance fell. Disappointment was written all over her face and cascading body expressions.

She had come to see Jesus. She was enthused and impatient. The day of days had come. She was to behold this Jesus she had heard so much about. It must have been a cruel joke to place a doll in this bed of the real baby! How could she have expected such a miracle?

How could we? Do we dream that big? Do we cling to our Jesus that hard, and with that kind of innocence? Do we expect to see Him show up in our daily circumstances? Do we allow Him to move in our lives? Is He really the embrace of Christmas in our home?

"For unto us is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign unto you, you will find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger." Luke 2

He is alive! He is real! Praise Jesus, He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!!!

Let us celebrate His birth like never before! Hallelujah, He is there! Thank you Tadee for showing us the attitude to come before Him with!


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we arrived home safely this afternoon, and will head to a cabin to be with family. We do have computer access this time. Love to you all, you inspire us.