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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2003
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3:05p - Enchanting evening
"Come, my love, I'll take you there / Where the mermaids sing as they comb their hair..."
Last night was the Banquet, and what a fun time I had! I dressed up in my long black velvet dress with the square neckline and dark lace edging; I wore my hair up and elegant with a red flower tucked into it, I had a long black chiffon shawl with velvet roses and black tassle. I looked (and felt) beautiful, and that's the best way to start off an evening. :) For a while I had debated whether to go at all, since I wasn't sure I would enjoy myself without a date, but a couple weeks ago (I don't think I mentioned this at the time) La Tascha asked me if I would sing with the Ensemble at the banquet. It was the first time I've sung with a group at a major Greater Grace event (there were about 300 people), with all my friends and teachers around. I enjoyed it very much. We sang "Faithful" by Waterdeep, and it was perfect! Then Pastor Scibelli preached a message on the faithfulness of God, which was just so Spirit-led! We didn't know what he was going to speak on before we sang it. I sat at the Ensemble table and we had such fun! Laughing and teasing... Joe Roach kept us entertained with ongoing witty comments, while James and I got to talk about his trip to Massachusetts (I know a seeecret! Heehee) and we just had an overall really enjoyable time. Then afterwards we packed up the equipment into the van and I followed La Tascha to this little greek restaurant (well, really it was a diner... hehe) called the Nautilus (I think). I broke curfew! Bad me. I'm supposed to be dorm head, for goodness sakes'. [blush] I repent. Good times spent with good friends and laughter and Christ... I am so blessed. I never deserved all this, God.
The best part (there's another best part) was that since we were invited to sing we didn't have to pay to get in! The tickets were 35$! Wheee! I didn't have the money, anyway--downpayments were due last week for next semesters' tuition, and I'm broke. :) Until Friday.
I want a Christmas verse! Here's one:
"And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour..." ~Luke 2:9-11
A Savior. To all people. How about that. A Savior to the neighbor woman who lives with her sister and cat and barely ever leaves the house. A Savior to the teenager who shoplifts to buy drugs and doesn't respect his mother. A Savior... who saves them. And me. Completely and utterly.
Why does Adam sin, and we get it imputed to us? "It's not fair... I'm guilty before I start." I've heard this. And I never had an answer that gave me peace, although I would think, 'but even then, it's hopeless. Even if I had a perfect beginning, it wouldn't keep me from messing everything up'. But then one day I heard not an answer, but another question; and it answered where in the past answers had never satisfied. Here is the question: How could Jesus have been perfectly obedient to the Father, submit fully in every way, at every moment, never rebelling, never reacting, always overflowing with love and peace and joyousness and compassion and truth, and His righteousness and obedience and perfection somehow became imputed to me? How is this possible? This is what I never deserved.
Amazing love, how can it be
that You, my God, would die for me
Amazing love, I know it's true
And it's my joy to honor You
in all I do, I honor You.
current mood: Whimsical, thoughtful
current music: Shane Barnard (comment on this)
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