Monday Dec. 19, 2011 The Journey 2011-32

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone went to his own town to register.

Good Monday Morning, my dear brothers and sisters. Monday and the day we pray for our leaders, the President of the United States, and also for our veterans, current military, police, firefighters, and all others who work to keep us healthy and safe. Please keep praying for Glenn. Also please pray for Helen Thomas. Dolores also needs your prayers. Pray also for Ruby, Curtis, and Eleanor.

I would like to thank all those who came and work so hard on our distribution day this past Saturday. Something very different happened this year. While we knew our numbers were going to go well over last year's, as last year we were expecting 60 families to come for groceries, this year we were expecting nearly a hundred families. It was a sight to behold, we had food packed out for 100 families and a large crew to pack and then again to load cars. We had prayer warriors on the driveway and loaders. Each family who came received a really nice turkey, hotdogs, a lot of bread, cakes, pies, goodies and five bags of groceries. All families were called and told the time and date of distribution. These folks are those who need food, are to have very little. Thirty families did not show up for their food, THIRTY families who were to have needed food, who had very little. Near the end of our set hours three folks starting to call those who did not come. THEY FORGOT! Answer a question for me, how can a parent with children who are said to have not enough to eat forget to come for free groceries, and I mean groceries? While not a thing will spoil and will be used as the food bank is open year round, and I would think as people remember they will call to come and get their food, I just don't understand it. One thing, we did find some others in need and already turned some of those "left overs" over to others in need. Thanks again for all those who support the efforts of Carry The Light Ministries and our outreaches. You are wonderful... Again we push on with one really busy week. Other than today, Mrs. Claus and old Santa will be doing doubles this week until the 23rd. Then the Santa suits go away until next year.

The Journey 2011 Day 32: Luke 2:1 - In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. (NIV)

So today we start our big trip toward the birth of our Lord Jesus on Christmas. I am going to try and complete this part of the journey by Thursday, as many who receive the message at a work site might have Friday off.

Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken. Now let's get this straight. Caesar Augustus issued a decree that all will report so they know where you are so you can pay your taxes. It also tells us in the Bible that everyone went to his own town to register. So let's look at this on today's market, and as you know, we still have census takers and do census and why, again, so folks know where you are living so you can be placed on the tax rolls. What if this were to happen today, let's look at it just here in the United States of America...

Today, President Obama issues a decree that a census should be taken, and everyone MUST go to his own town to register. Now remember, folks, this would be your town of birth. (Maybe if this order went out we would find out for sure where our President was born) (did I say that?) But think of it, I would need to head to Harrisburg, Pa, not a far trip, my wife would be going to Camp Hill, Pa. Now we could do that in just two hours out and back unless, unless, unless we had to travel by donkey and foot. Now I have friends on this line that would need to travel from Florida to Harrisburg just to sign up to pay your taxes. Gosh, do donkeys fly? Now it is different today; are we not happy about that? Not much today is the same as back then, not much at all, I really can only think of one thing that is the same, and I will show you that one in the Bible...

Hebrews 13:8 - Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and forever. (NIV)

Yes, while all things have changed, our Lord Jesus, the one who we will be talking about all this week has not changed, not one bit. Chances are we might change even before the day is over, but our Lord will not. I pray that our changes will be for good, growing deeper and deeper in love with Jesus. And for those who are unsaved, I pray will become saved.

Tomorrow I am going to become Jack, Jack is a donkey and I would love to tell you this trip from the eyes of the donkey, the animal who transported Mary on this journey. Please come back while I make a "donkey" out of myself. Now, now, think good things.

Dear Father in Heaven, I love You, I really Love You and give thanks for another day on this earth, and doing Your work. Please honor our prayer requests as per Your will in our lives. Lord, get us ready for this season and beyond and help us all remember that You and You alone are the reason for ALL seasons. Lord, thanks for all the help You sent to us to help with the food, and Lord, please help those who really need the food to call us so we can reset a time for them to come... In Jesus' name, Amen.

Now go forth and share your blessings... Love ya... Pastor Dan.