That afternoon, I was able to see the so-called "spider-hole" where Saddam had been captured. It measures about 6 feet by 8 feet. As I looked at that, I thought back to the times I had gone to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Inside that structure is a narrow stairwell leading down to a cave that people have believed for many centuries to be the stable where Jesus was born. You have to stoop to get into that room -- which is of similar dimensions to Saddam's spider-hole.

I couldn't help but think how ironic this is. Jesus went from a little cave to the mansions of heaven; Saddam Hussein went from ornate palaces to a little hole. Between the cave of Bethlehem and the ivory palaces of heaven, Jesus died that others might live in glory. Between his palaces and his spider-hole, Saddam killed others that he might live in opulence. The greatest irony of all is that some still choose Saddam; but as for me -- I choose Jesus! Saddam is discovering that Satan always gives the best first and then things get worse from there. On the other hand, Jesus always saves the best for last. I'm elated that Saddam Hussein has been captured; I'm even more elated that Jesus has captured my heart. That's what makes Christmas merry and bright!