Last night, Chris, Charlotte, and I went to the Navy base for some family fun time. We went to watch the ceremony for the lighting of the Christmas tree and to see the Harlem globetrotters afterward! The Christmas tree lighting was a lot of fun. They had a choir, live nativity scene, and reading from Scripture about the birth of Christ. It was great to be reminded of this truth, and it caused me to think about
why God sent His perfect Son into the world. Christmas celebrates the fulfillment of God's promise that He would provide a way for us to draw near to Him. Christ is the fulfillment of that promise. I was meditating on I John 3:5 this morning in light of last night, and it says that Christ appeared on this earth to take away sins because in Him there is no sin. Christ, therefore, is the only suitable substitute for sin since no sinful being could ever be an adequate one. What beautiful condescension that God's perfect Son would come into an imperfect world to give those who put their faith and hope in Him what they don't deserve...forgiveness of sin. May this Christmas season remind us all of this profound and wonderful truth and may it cause us to live for Him with all of our might.
Here's some pics from last night. I am so sorry for the horrible picture quality. It was dark outside, the gym where the globetrotters played was not lit well, and I took our point and shoot instead of my D-70. Nonetheless, enjoy!!
A camel for the live nativity scene
The Christmas tree all lit up. Do you see the white flecks everywhere in the photo? It's snow!! Well, not really, but it was a lot of fun for all the kids and made it feel a bit more like Christmas.
Charlotte checking out the camel. I don't think she's real sure about him!
Charlotte on the donkey used for the live nativity scene. With her back so straight and her head slightly tilted toward the sky, she's either looking for the North star or thinks she's royalty. I hope it's the former.
A close up of Charlotte on the donkey. I can't wait for her to see these when she's older!!
Charlotte as baby Jesus with the girl who played Mary in the live nativity scene. Haha!!!
Charlotte with Santa...a young Santa if you look at his face! I'm sure he was a sailor.
Charlotte with Mrs. Clause.
The Harlem globetrotters warming up.
Right before tip off.
A camel for the live nativity scene
The Christmas tree all lit up. Do you see the white flecks everywhere in the photo? It's snow!! Well, not really, but it was a lot of fun for all the kids and made it feel a bit more like Christmas.
Charlotte checking out the camel. I don't think she's real sure about him!
Charlotte on the donkey used for the live nativity scene. With her back so straight and her head slightly tilted toward the sky, she's either looking for the North star or thinks she's royalty. I hope it's the former.
A close up of Charlotte on the donkey. I can't wait for her to see these when she's older!!
Charlotte as baby Jesus with the girl who played Mary in the live nativity scene. Haha!!!
Charlotte with Santa...a young Santa if you look at his face! I'm sure he was a sailor.
Charlotte with Mrs. Clause.
The Harlem globetrotters warming up.
Right before tip off.
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