Two Minute Recap, "Snow Day Edition" - 12/9/2018

My beloved little city of Greenville falls geographically right along Interstate 85 in the upstate of South Carolina - a marker that also seems to serve as the "rain/snow" line for many a winter storm. The usual result, for those of us who like to see a good snowstorm every now and again, is disappointment; a forecast calling for a couple inches of snow in our area usually winds up being nothing more than a cold rain. (By the way -- all of this makes it very tricky for us to make a decision to cancel worship! Safety is our top priority, but there's always a touch of skepticism about the forecasts in our area!

This time was different, however: the forecasts were, by and large, spot on. My family awoke this morning to several inches of snow covering the ground, with a heavy sleet falling on top of it for a hard, icy top layer. There really is no reason for anyone to be out, unless the mode of transportation is a sled.

In any case, with worship and other activities canceled - I sat down this morning to film a special "snow day edition" of my recap video series, with some highlights of the sermon I would have preached on Luke 1:68-79. Grab a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, and snuggle in for a miniature devotion. (And St. Giles folks -- today's a great day to catch up on the Advent A to Z and Journey into the Light devotional booklets if, like us, you've fallen behind!)

Stay safe, dry, and warm today, friends!

Luke 1:68-79 (CEB)
68 “Bless the Lord God of Israel
    because he has come to help and has delivered his people.
69 He has raised up a mighty savior for us in his servant David’s house,
70     just as he said through the mouths of his holy prophets long ago.
71 He has brought salvation from our enemies
    and from the power of all those who hate us.
72 He has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors,
    and remembered his holy covenant,
73         the solemn pledge he made to our ancestor Abraham.
He has granted 74 that we would be rescued
        from the power of our enemies
    so that we could serve him without fear,
75         in holiness and righteousness in God’s eyes,
            for as long as we live.
76 You, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High,
    for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way.
77 You will tell his people how to be saved
    through the forgiveness of their sins.
78 Because of our God’s deep compassion,
    the dawn from heaven will break upon us,
79     to give light to those who are sitting in darkness
    and in the shadow of death,
        to guide us on the path of peace.”