Miracles...

Planned before creation, through to the virgin birth, and beyond.

   For us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.  1 Corinthians 8:6

   Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, who we believe while on earth was the "exact representation of God."

   The unbelieving world-at-large needs to explain the figures in this story, spanning centuries - including five prophets, the roles of Abraham, Jacob and David, a couple too old to have children, their son John, a multitude of angels, virgin Mary and Joseph, Caesar, numerous shepherds and "wise men," two special people in the temple, and of course, the Father, Holy Spirit and the baby in the manger. 

   Two different gospel authors, about six decades after the virgin birth, presumably realized they needed record for history what they knew personally (Matthew) or what they investigated (Luke). Even these writings, we believe, were inspired by the Holy Spirit.  

   Views by the Sea retells the miracles - acts of God - for three days starting tomorrow. We hope that believers will enjoy, and forget about 2020 for a few days. Other readers? Give it some thought. 

         Jimmy