Shade Tree Wisdom 12/16/11

          This morning the weather is so balmy one can almost imagine we could be in the Valley for the winter.

          But, have you noticed the absolutely gorgeous color around the church and in other areas of The Woodlands? Seems nearly as bright and festive as if we were back in northern Michigan for the Fall color season.

          Strikes me the hand of God sends us these blessings, and for the most part, we either ignore them altogether, or accept them as our due.

          And that suggests that President Harrison made the right call when, in the latest Lutheran Witness, he used his column to call for repentance.

          We are about to celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ, who took on Himself the form of flesh, became one of us, then lived, suffered, died, and rose again, to pay for our sins.

          And we do have them, for the bible called us sinners. “Behold, I was shape in iniquity, and In sin did my mother conceive me” and “there is no truth in us”.

          The majesty of the universe and the beauty of God’s creation, let it remind us daily of God’s great love for this, His creation, mankind, and do let us start with “Repent, and believe the Gospel, for the kingdom of God is near.”. Bless His Holy Name.

GPD 12/16/11