Birth Announcement

Ella’s birth in 2011 and Caleb’s in 2013 were notably the events-of-the-year! Of course, there were many other really good and terribly exciting events in those two years, but the arrival of grands … were ultimately the grandest!

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 Emmanuel.” (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 to fully describe Ella & Caleb; 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, Great High Priest, Holy and Righteous One, Lord of Glory, Messiah, Teacher, The Truth, Word of God, Alpha and Omega, Immanuel, Jesus. Oh, my, what a birth announcement!