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December 12, 2015 By Theresa Dockery

Manger

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And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped
him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger,
because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

She laid him in a manger. The definition for a manger is “a feeder that is made of carved stone, wood, or metal construction and is used to hold food for animals (as in a stable).” I think we all want to cringe at the thought of our sweet Savior being laid in a feeding trough where animals have eaten.

Have you ever taken time to think of where you lay your sweet Savior? If my heart were His manger would he find it warm and welcoming, or have I filled it with things that would make Him feel uncomfortable, or worse, unwanted? Would you cringe to think you have laid Him there?

What I love about this season is the picture of Grace the birth of Jesus paints. Today, you can ask him to forgive you of those uncomfortable, unwanted heart issues, and prepare your heart to receive the beautiful gift from God when He sent His Son from Heaven.

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  1. Mike and Patty Grimm says

    December 12, 2015 at 11:09 am

    Patty and I worship with you via the internet here in Ecuador. Pastor Sam and staff have been a true blessing as we seek the word of our Lord every Sunday. Our only wish would be that we could worship with all of you at West Park. We were with you from 1993 through 1997 and were truly blessed.

    We might be planning to visit with all of you in the fall of 2016. When we watch the Sunday preaching, our hearts long to be in the congregation. Maybe someday….

    Hello to Pastor Sam and Jared Raby.

    • Theresa says

      December 13, 2015 at 12:21 pm

      Thank you for your sweet words of encouragement. May you and Pat be blessed through the messages and have a blessed Christmas.
      Theresa

  2. pat shelby says

    December 12, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    never tire of this beautiful story, thanks Theresa for being there and pointing people in the right direction.

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