A Child Is Born, A Son Is Given
Wishlist “ A Christmas series that brings the wonder, joy, and meaning of Christ’s birth to life.” Introduction: Good morning friends. Welcome again to Eastern Shore Baptist Church. We are in the second week of a 5 week series entitled Wishlist. By the way, Merry Christmas. Christmas has always been my most favorite time of year. It is a time that is filled with so much hope, so much joy, so much expectation. Today’s message is entitled “A Child Is Born, A Son Is Given”. That phrase, “a Son is given” is a familiar statement around Christmas. Think about that for a second. I have three children. All three boys. They were born but they were not given. Many of you have children. You experienced their conception. You were there through the various stages of their growth. Then, when the time was right, they were born. Born but not given. Yes, children are a gift, but we don’t often use the word “given” in relation to our human children. Why? Let’s be honest, not al...