12/24/2012
An Awesome Christmas Eve
by Katherine Kehler
“All who are oppressed may come to Him. He is a refuge for them in their times of trouble” (Psalm 9:9)
My father was born and spent his first 15 years in the Ukraine. One Christmas his two older brothers bought their parents a German-made Christmas musical wind-up tree stand. It was mechanical and played Silent Night. It brought great joy to this family of ten.
Not long after, the country experienced World War I and then the Russian revolution. Many people endured tremendous persecution - women were r***d and fathers were kidnapped and murdered. Thieves arrived at the homes, demanded food and stole whatever they wanted, including the horses.
It was during one of those raids that God used this Christmas tree stand to perform a miracle and save their lives. It was Christmas Eve and the tree was in the stand playing Silent Night. The door burst open and a gang of ruffians stormed in, all holding guns. Fear spread through each family member as they wondered what would happen next. They were astounded as they watched these uninvited guests stop and become totally still. Then, without saying a word, they backed out of the house and closed the door. God used the tree and Silent Night to save their lives. A miracle on Christmas Eve!
Father, thank You for using the Christmas tree stand to save my father’s family. Thank You for being strong and an ever-ready help in trouble. Amen
THOUGHT OF THE DAY!!!
As I read this I reflected back in how God sent his son Jesus to come and save us! Jesus was born around this time of year, we have to remember the true meaning of Christmas, which is to celebrate Jesus!! The greatest present anyone can receive! May everyone have a great Christmas Eve and enjoy time with your family! And thank you God for giving us the most precious gift, JESUS!!!
