Jesus as a Baby...

I love my baby boy Job!  My camera loves him, too! ;)  During the holiday season (especially when I have a baby), my mind goes to the thought of Jesus becoming a baby, unable to even hold His head up, unable to sit, unable to talk, unable to even feed Himself.  And knowing that He would grow to become a man and would sacrifice His life for me on a cross so that I would be free from my penalty for my sin, so that I could have a relationship with Him.  My heart overflows with thankfulness for Him, for His wonderful and gracious gift of mercy!
I also think of Mary and Joseph and what were their thoughts as they held the Savior of the World in their arms.  One of my favorite Christmas songs is called "Joseph's Lullaby".  It's sung from the point of view of Joseph. Here are the lyrics:

"Go to sleep my Son

This manger for Your bed

You have a long road before You

Rest Your little head.

Can You feel the weight of Your glory?

Do You understand the price?

Or does the Father guard Your heart for now

So You can sleep tonight?

Go to sleep my Son

Go and chase Your dreams

This world can wait on more moment

Go and sleep in peace.

I believe the glory of Heaven

Is lying in my arms tonight

Lord, I ask that He for just this moment

Simply be my child.

Go to sleep my Son

Baby, close Your eyes.

Soon enough You'll save the day

But for now, dear Child of mine.

Oh my Jesus, sleep tight."

Words by: Marcy Heisler and John Kavanaugh.

 Makes me cry, thinking about it.