Merry Christmas Everyone!!! Today is such a glorious day in which we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ which is the reason we as Christians love this time of year.
"Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger." And suddenly there was the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
"Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"
Luke 2: 7-14
Mary wrapped her newborn son in swaddling cloths which were strips of cloth wrapped around a baby to keep its arms and legs straight. The phrase firstborn son would imply that Mary would have other children. The manger was more than likely a feeding trough for animals. Our Savior was born in a stable or in a cave that served as one. The shepherds that keep watch at night did so to protect there sheep from robbers and wild animals, and were the first to see the new born King. The Glory of God shone around them was evidence of God's majestic presence which will later be associated with Jesus. The Glory of God was as the appearance of light in the midst of darkness. Then a choir of angels appeared giving praise to God and good will toward men that would come to those who would welcome God's on Son.
Wow!!! What a sight that must have been. I mentioned to my sister Robin, that I could have loved to have been there to see the angelic host as they appeared to the shepherds and she replied to me, "Cindi some day we will see the heavens open and see Jesus in the sky coming to take us home." She was so right. What a Glorious day that will be.
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Saviors birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees oh hear the angels voices
O night Divine, the night when Christ was born
O night, o holy night, o night Divine
O night, o holy night, o night Divine
Heavenly Father, As we, as Christians come to celebrate the birth of your only Son Jesus, we thank you, with never ending praise, for the love that you have for us, that you sent your Son, your only Son, to become the sacrificial lamp for us upon the cross of Calvary. May we not only celebrate the birth of Jesus today but throughout the year.
Amen
"And she shall bring forth a Son , and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins"
Matthew 1:21
May you have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day on this the most important day in the history of mankind.
Yours In Christ
Cindi
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