Devotions Archive Archive: 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 Search Archive Print This Article Being the parents of God Sunday, December 24, 2000 Luke 1:39-45 Elizabeth said to Mary, "Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb." Joseph's Song How could it be, this baby in my arms Sleeping now so peacefully "The Son of God," the angel said... How could it be? Lord, I know he's not my own Not of my flesh, not of my bone Still Father, let this baby be The son of my love. Father, show me where I fit into this plan of yours How can a man be father to the Son of God? Lord, for all my life I've been a simple carpenter How can I raise a king? How can I raise a king? He looks so small, his face and hands so fair, And when he cries the sun just seems to disappear But when he laughs, it shines again... How could it be? --Michael Card Mary, Did You Know? Mary, did you know that your baby boy would someday walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new? This child that you've delivered will soon deliver you. Mary, did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man? Mary, did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand? Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod? When you've kissed your little baby then you've kissed the face of God. Mary, did you know.... the blind will see, the deaf will hear the dead will live again.... The lame will leap, the dumb will speak the praises of the Lamb. Mary, did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation? Mary, did you know that your baby boy will one day rule the nations? Did you know that your baby boy was heaven's perfect lamb? This sleeping child you're holding is the great "I AM!" --Mark Lowery Lord, today, whether or not we are parents ourselves, you let us hold you in our arms, allow us to be tender toward you, to know the joy of giving to the Giver. Thank you for this wonderful gift. "; Add      Edit    Delete