"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 25 December 2011"
"MERRY CHRISTMAS" and "HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS'
Today Bible Verses:
Matthew 1:21-23 "She will give birth to a son, and you are to five to Him the Name of Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins. All this took place to fulfill what the Lord and said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they shall call Him Immanuel-- which means, "God with us."
Luke 1:6-14 "So it was while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her first born Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a mange, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, and 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 a sign to you: You will find the Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, laying a manger." And suddenly there was with 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!"
The Main characters in Matthew and in Luke in the Christmas Story are Joseph, Mary and the Baby Jesus, and without the birth of Jesus we would have no Christmas Story.
Joseph: the husband of Mary, was legally but not physically the father of Jesus. Though a carpenter in Nazareth, he was a legal heir of King David. He was a just and God fearing man who faithfully carried out God's command regarding Mary and the birth of Jesus. Joseph must have felt betrayed when Mary was discovered to be pregnant. Even Even so, he was willing to protect her by arranging a private divorce. Matthew 1:19 calls Joseph a just man and reminds us that righteousness is not a stern insistence on the letter of the law, but is incorporated in mercy and compassion. Joseph is mentions in Scriptures only in the Gospels and only in relation to Christ's childhood. The silence of the Scriptures on Joseph would suggest that perhaps Joseph died before the time of Christ's ministry.
Mary: the mother of Jesus was godly young women, but bot without sin, either original or actual sin, since she herself refers to her need of a Savior. Luke 1:46-56, records Mary's magnificent prophetic poem. Mary undoubtedly thought deeply on the visits to her, and may have composed her poem over a period of weeks, guided by the Spirit who spoke through her. She was betrothed ( a Jewish custom legally equivalent to marriage), to Joseph of Nazareth. During this time the Holy Spirit supernaturally causes her to conceive Jesus apart from any human fatherhood, and she remained a virgin until after the birth of Jesus. Mary probably grew up in Nazareth. Following her formal marriage to Joesph and the birth of Jesus she lived in Bethlehem for about two years, spent a short time in Egypt and then raised her family in Nazareth. Except for the birth narratives and a few times in the Gospels, Mary is seldom mentioned. She mentioned shortly before the Day of Pentecost as recorded in Acts 1:14.
Jesus: whose name means Immanuel "God Will Us." Jesus whose birth creates praise among the angels whom appeared to the shepherds and proclaimed the Good News that would bring good tidings of great joy, that a Savior was born which was "Christ the Lord." Why was this announcement made to Shepherds in the fields? Perhaps because shepherds were of a very low social status. How appropriate to announce the Good News to ordinary folks rather than to the rich and famous. Jesus who was God's Son and His "gift" to us, was born in a manger, in a stable or a cave. His birth was announced to the shepherds by angels and "His Star" allowed
wise men to come and worship Him and present Him with gold, frankincense and myrrh.
May we a Christians on this Christmas Day realize that Christmas isn't about giving and receiving gifts. Its all about the free gift of God that He gave us at the birth of His Son Jesus Christ. May we always remember that the reason that we have Christmas is because of Christ. If you take Christ out of Christmas you have mas which a is nothing word unless Christ is added with the word mas. In this day and age, people say "Merry Xmas," and "Happy Holidays." We as Christians who believe in "Christ", need not care who feelings may get hurt by saying, "Merry Christmas," because if it weren't for the Birth of Christ there would be "NO HAPPY HOLIDAYS," because of the eternal death we would face without CHRIST and His SALVATION. Because of His Birth, and because His Death and Resurrection, we now have HOPE through Jesus that began on that glories night when the Light of the world came to us in the darkness of night.
Jesus: "The Lord Saves
Immanuel: "God Is with Us"
Strive to remain conscious of God's Presence, even in your busiest moments. Take the time to talk to God about whatever delights, you whatever upsets you, and whatever is on your mind. When we as God's Children, take these tiny steps of daily discipline, taken one after the other, it will keep us close to God on the path of life that leads to His throne.
May God's richest Blessings be we with you and your families on this CHRISTMAS DAY, as we joyfully Celebrate the wonderful Birth of Jesus Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords, the Light of the World and our Redeeming Savior.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
"MERRY CHRISTMAS" and "HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS'
Today Bible Verses:
Matthew 1:21-23 "She will give birth to a son, and you are to five to Him the Name of Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins. All this took place to fulfill what the Lord and said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they shall call Him Immanuel-- which means, "God with us."
Luke 1:6-14 "So it was while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her first born Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a mange, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, and 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 a sign to you: You will find the Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, laying a manger." And suddenly there was with 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!"
The Main characters in Matthew and in Luke in the Christmas Story are Joseph, Mary and the Baby Jesus, and without the birth of Jesus we would have no Christmas Story.
Joseph: the husband of Mary, was legally but not physically the father of Jesus. Though a carpenter in Nazareth, he was a legal heir of King David. He was a just and God fearing man who faithfully carried out God's command regarding Mary and the birth of Jesus. Joseph must have felt betrayed when Mary was discovered to be pregnant. Even Even so, he was willing to protect her by arranging a private divorce. Matthew 1:19 calls Joseph a just man and reminds us that righteousness is not a stern insistence on the letter of the law, but is incorporated in mercy and compassion. Joseph is mentions in Scriptures only in the Gospels and only in relation to Christ's childhood. The silence of the Scriptures on Joseph would suggest that perhaps Joseph died before the time of Christ's ministry.
Mary: the mother of Jesus was godly young women, but bot without sin, either original or actual sin, since she herself refers to her need of a Savior. Luke 1:46-56, records Mary's magnificent prophetic poem. Mary undoubtedly thought deeply on the visits to her, and may have composed her poem over a period of weeks, guided by the Spirit who spoke through her. She was betrothed ( a Jewish custom legally equivalent to marriage), to Joseph of Nazareth. During this time the Holy Spirit supernaturally causes her to conceive Jesus apart from any human fatherhood, and she remained a virgin until after the birth of Jesus. Mary probably grew up in Nazareth. Following her formal marriage to Joesph and the birth of Jesus she lived in Bethlehem for about two years, spent a short time in Egypt and then raised her family in Nazareth. Except for the birth narratives and a few times in the Gospels, Mary is seldom mentioned. She mentioned shortly before the Day of Pentecost as recorded in Acts 1:14.
Jesus: whose name means Immanuel "God Will Us." Jesus whose birth creates praise among the angels whom appeared to the shepherds and proclaimed the Good News that would bring good tidings of great joy, that a Savior was born which was "Christ the Lord." Why was this announcement made to Shepherds in the fields? Perhaps because shepherds were of a very low social status. How appropriate to announce the Good News to ordinary folks rather than to the rich and famous. Jesus who was God's Son and His "gift" to us, was born in a manger, in a stable or a cave. His birth was announced to the shepherds by angels and "His Star" allowed
wise men to come and worship Him and present Him with gold, frankincense and myrrh.
May we a Christians on this Christmas Day realize that Christmas isn't about giving and receiving gifts. Its all about the free gift of God that He gave us at the birth of His Son Jesus Christ. May we always remember that the reason that we have Christmas is because of Christ. If you take Christ out of Christmas you have mas which a is nothing word unless Christ is added with the word mas. In this day and age, people say "Merry Xmas," and "Happy Holidays." We as Christians who believe in "Christ", need not care who feelings may get hurt by saying, "Merry Christmas," because if it weren't for the Birth of Christ there would be "NO HAPPY HOLIDAYS," because of the eternal death we would face without CHRIST and His SALVATION. Because of His Birth, and because His Death and Resurrection, we now have HOPE through Jesus that began on that glories night when the Light of the world came to us in the darkness of night.
Jesus: "The Lord Saves
Immanuel: "God Is with Us"
Strive to remain conscious of God's Presence, even in your busiest moments. Take the time to talk to God about whatever delights, you whatever upsets you, and whatever is on your mind. When we as God's Children, take these tiny steps of daily discipline, taken one after the other, it will keep us close to God on the path of life that leads to His throne.
May God's richest Blessings be we with you and your families on this CHRISTMAS DAY, as we joyfully Celebrate the wonderful Birth of Jesus Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords, the Light of the World and our Redeeming Savior.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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