Life

Jarod William James Giffin, my first grandchild of many, I hope, arrived on Wednesday night a 10:59 PM... what a joy to hold him for the first time. When I first held baby Jarod, my heart was immeiately filled with love as I looked into the face of one I have been already praying for.

As I looked into his little face, I wondered if he was going to be a teacher, pastor, bricklayer, maybe pitch for the Blue Jays... but that didn't matter. I was simply in awe of how God could be so good to Kathy and I to experience great joy in this moment. Then it occured to me....

Does God have such joy when he holds me in His arms?

Yes!

Does God have such love when he holds me in His arms?

Yes!

God's heart is full of joy and love for his children...

Think of this for a moment...God doesn't have grandchildren. Each of us come to Jesus and become His children. Interesting thought... we can't have a relationship with God without knowing Christ for ourselves... so it is my prayer that at an early age, Jarod will love the Lord. He can't experience salvation through me but for himself and trust that he will.

Well, I will be praying for all of you this coming week. Kathy and I are off to Punta Cana and hope to find some rest and build towards a great Christmas season. Look forward to seeing you soon.

Thanks for reading and God bless...

PB