Birth Announcement

Ella’s arrival was the event of the year!  Once at the hospital, Nana and MomC settled in for the long-haul.  We arrived early with snacks & drinks, books & magazines, phones & cameras, and plenty of determination to wait it out!  Not so with Papa and PopC; they [quite logically] left to get some sleep and missed her arrival!  Logic just stinks sometimes!

Matthew writes, “Now this is how the birth of Jesus came about. His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.” (1:18)   The Old Testament writers, King David – Zechariah – Malachi - Micah all wrote of the coming Messiah, and Isaiah perhaps gave one of the most famous birth announcements:  “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His Name Immanuel.” (7:14)  How fitting that a new bright star appears in the sky for the arrival of The Light in Bethlehem, and Heaven’s angels herald His perfectly timed arrival.  A writer of words, even I stumble with to fully describe Ella; nor can we adequately comprehend and convey the richness of Jesus Christ.  King of kings, Light of the World, Morning Star, Prince of Peace, Wonderful Counselor, Lamb of God, Savior of the World, Good Shepherd, The Way, Lord of lords, Hope of Israel, Lord and Master, Anointed One, Bread of Life, Chief Cornerstone, Wonderful Counselor, Great High Priest, Holy and Righteous One, Lord of Glory, Messiah, Teacher, The Truth, Word of God, Alpha and Omega, Immanuel, Jesus --  What a birth announcement!