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December 13, 2023
Happy Wednesday,
Satan’s Lies
For thousands of years, Satan has convinced mankind of ideas that he knows are false. He has convinced people that there is no God when not only was he created by God, but he lived for a time in Heaven. He has convinced mankind there is no penalty for sin, yet he lost his position in Heaven and was sent to Earth because of his sin. He has convinced people there is no Heaven and yet he lived in Heaven until he sinned against God.
These are the reasons God said that Satan is the father of lies. He lies to mankind because he hates mankind. Satan lost his ability to be forgiven because he knew the truth without a doubt yet chose to attack God with 1/3 of the angels. He hates mankind because Jesus died for us. We must have faith to be saved. Satan knew the truth without faith and rejected the truth.
We must guard our hearts and minds against the lies of Satan. His goal is to steal souls from God. We must pray for the Holy Spirit to protect us from Satan’s lies and miss-truths. Satan often uses a little truth mixed up with lies to lead people into sin. He did that with Adam and Eve and he still does it.
Philippians 4:6-7
New King James Version
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
Happy Wednesday,
Satan’s Lies
For thousands of years, Satan has convinced mankind of ideas that he knows are false. He has convinced people that there is no God when not only was he created by God, but he lived for a time in Heaven. He has convinced mankind there is no penalty for sin, yet he lost his position in Heaven and was sent to Earth because of his sin. He has convinced people there is no Heaven and yet he lived in Heaven until he sinned against God.
These are the reasons God said that Satan is the father of lies. He lies to mankind because he hates mankind. Satan lost his ability to be forgiven because he knew the truth without a doubt yet chose to attack God with 1/3 of the angels. He hates mankind because Jesus died for us. We must have faith to be saved. Satan knew the truth without faith and rejected the truth.
We must guard our hearts and minds against the lies of Satan. His goal is to steal souls from God. We must pray for the Holy Spirit to protect us from Satan’s lies and miss-truths. Satan often uses a little truth mixed up with lies to lead people into sin. He did that with Adam and Eve and he still does it.
Philippians 4:6-7
New King James Version
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
You are such an inspiration Betty. Thank you for giving us such insights to our Jesus. You are a blessing to this site. Thank you for your precious input. We love you my dear.
Thank you. I love you, too.
Betty
December 15, 2023
Happy Friday,
Fix Our Eyes On Jesus
Naomi warned her daughter-in-law that their future was not bright if they stayed with her. Both daughters-in-laws loved Naomi, but only Ruth made the sacrifice to go with her.
To follow Christ in obedience is to be willing to surrender ourselves to God and His will. To be willing to accept His will over our own will. To walk with God, even when the path He has chosen for us, is not the path that we would have chosen.
There is victory ahead when we fix our eyes on Jesus. Faith is trusting God, even when we do not understand God’s reasoning. One day we will be with God and He will make His reasoning clear to us. Until that day we must trust in Him and cling to Him, just as Ruth clung to Naomi.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
Betty
December 15, 2023
Happy Friday,
Fix Our Eyes On Jesus
| Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her. |
To follow Christ in obedience is to be willing to surrender ourselves to God and His will. To be willing to accept His will over our own will. To walk with God, even when the path He has chosen for us, is not the path that we would have chosen.
There is victory ahead when we fix our eyes on Jesus. Faith is trusting God, even when we do not understand God’s reasoning. One day we will be with God and He will make His reasoning clear to us. Until that day we must trust in Him and cling to Him, just as Ruth clung to Naomi.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
George and I are in Ruth right now in our Bible reading and it always struck me the contrast between Ruth and Orpah. Ruth clung to Naomi and loved her and the God of Israel.
Ruth and Orpah started out the same, married into the same family, loved their mother in law dearly.
I heard a preacher once compare it to one of the many mountains on the continental divides. One side melts into the Pacific, another into the Arctic or the Atlantic. Like 2 snowflakes falling side by side, they land on 2 sides of the same mountain and as they melt in the spring, they run into 2 different oceans.
I always thought that described it well.
Amen sister, great post!
Work4Peanuts
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I needed this one today. This week has been all about obeying what I believe God wants me to do, and unfortunately, I'm lazy. It's been an up and down week for me obedience-wise, and the difference has been where my focus is. I need to make sure that I focus on Jesus and persevere. Thank you.
Betty, your daily meditations are indeed like sparkling diamonds shining God's grace into our lives each day.
December 18, 2023
Happy Monday,
God’s Sheep Know His Voice
I was dreaming this morning. In the dream, I am sitting at the table with a couple of ladies and a man walks in. He tells us that someone told him years ago that when you smell that smell to get out of the kitchen. We ran out of the house and there was an explosion.
When I woke up I realized though I did not see the man, but I knew him by his voice. It was the character Doctor Winchester from the TV show Mash. It came to me that even though I have never heard the audible voice of God, He has been speaking in my heart since the age of 7, when I got saved.
When Jesus calls me home though it be the rapture or death. I will know His voice for He has been speaking to me since I was seven years old.
John 10:27-28
King James Version
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
Happy Monday,
God’s Sheep Know His Voice
I was dreaming this morning. In the dream, I am sitting at the table with a couple of ladies and a man walks in. He tells us that someone told him years ago that when you smell that smell to get out of the kitchen. We ran out of the house and there was an explosion.
When I woke up I realized though I did not see the man, but I knew him by his voice. It was the character Doctor Winchester from the TV show Mash. It came to me that even though I have never heard the audible voice of God, He has been speaking in my heart since the age of 7, when I got saved.
When Jesus calls me home though it be the rapture or death. I will know His voice for He has been speaking to me since I was seven years old.
John 10:27-28
King James Version
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
December 20, 2023
Happy Wednesday,
He Sought Me
“Promise #354:
I will seek after those who worship Me in spirit and truth.
John 4:23 (WEB)
But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers
will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshippers.”
Whatever age we got saved, it is because we were called by the Holy Spirit. All are called by God but sadly, the majority reject the call. The greatest call a person will ever reason and yet rejected by so many.
Judgment Day for sinners will because they chose sin over salvation. A choice that will have eternal consequences. They will spend eternity regretting those times the Holy Spirit called to them, but they refused the call.
Many talented people have chosen to be God’s servants over the world’s success. Their eternal reward in Heaven will be worth their sacrifice. They will have no regrets.
Pray for Israel. Pray for the salvation of sinners.
Maranatha,
Betty
Happy Wednesday,
He Sought Me
“Promise #354:
I will seek after those who worship Me in spirit and truth.
John 4:23 (WEB)
But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers
will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshippers.”
Whatever age we got saved, it is because we were called by the Holy Spirit. All are called by God but sadly, the majority reject the call. The greatest call a person will ever reason and yet rejected by so many.
Judgment Day for sinners will because they chose sin over salvation. A choice that will have eternal consequences. They will spend eternity regretting those times the Holy Spirit called to them, but they refused the call.
Many talented people have chosen to be God’s servants over the world’s success. Their eternal reward in Heaven will be worth their sacrifice. They will have no regrets.
Pray for Israel. Pray for the salvation of sinners.
Maranatha,
Betty
December 21, 2023
Happy Thursday,
Revelations
1 Corinthians 2:12
New English Translation
12 Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things that are freely given to us by God.
God has revealed Himself to the world. Those who accept Jesus as their Savior and read His Holy Word, He reveals Himself to them. I have been a Christian since I was a child. I grew up reading the Bible. Even now at 71, God still reveals new things to me when I read His Holy Word.
The more we read the Bible, the more we learn of God. The more we learn of God the more we understand God. God’s Holy Word is a special gift to the world. Sadly, so many have rejected God’s Holy Word. Far too many who grew up in Church, have abandoned the truth of God.
People have replaced God with what they consider superior thinking. They feel that they are somehow above needing God in their lives. Sadly, they will spend an eternity in hell, regretting that decision.
Those of us who love God, let us rejoice in knowing that the creator of all things died for us. He loved us so much that He sent His Son to live among us and to die a horrible death to provide redemption to those who would only accept His precious gift of salvation.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
Psalm 19:14
New King James Version
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.
Happy Thursday,
Revelations
1 Corinthians 2:12
New English Translation
12 Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things that are freely given to us by God.
God has revealed Himself to the world. Those who accept Jesus as their Savior and read His Holy Word, He reveals Himself to them. I have been a Christian since I was a child. I grew up reading the Bible. Even now at 71, God still reveals new things to me when I read His Holy Word.
The more we read the Bible, the more we learn of God. The more we learn of God the more we understand God. God’s Holy Word is a special gift to the world. Sadly, so many have rejected God’s Holy Word. Far too many who grew up in Church, have abandoned the truth of God.
People have replaced God with what they consider superior thinking. They feel that they are somehow above needing God in their lives. Sadly, they will spend an eternity in hell, regretting that decision.
Those of us who love God, let us rejoice in knowing that the creator of all things died for us. He loved us so much that He sent His Son to live among us and to die a horrible death to provide redemption to those who would only accept His precious gift of salvation.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
Psalm 19:14
New King James Version
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.
December 23, 2023
Happy Friday,
The Perfect Gift
People run around this time of year looking for that perfect gift for each person on their list. It is great to celebrate Christmas with our loved ones. We make many great memories to cherish.
The greatest gift ever given to mankind is salvation through Jesus. His gift is sadly ignored by millions.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” - John 3:16
I remember a television ad that said “The gift that keeps on giving”. Jesus is truly is the gift that keeps on giving. He saves our souls, He walks with us, He protects us, and one day He will welcome us into Heaven.
“As James 1:17 describes, God is the perfect giver. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
This Christmas may we remember the reason for our celebration. May we glorify our Heavenly Father in song and prayer.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
Lyrics to It Came Upon A Midnight Clear.
It came upon a midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth,
To touch their harps of gold:
“Peace on the earth, goodwill to men,
From heaven’s all-gracious King.”
The world in solemn stillness lay,
To hear the angels sing.
Still through the cloven skies they come,
With peaceful wings unfurled,
And still their heavenly music floats
O’er all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains,
They bend on hovering wing,
And ever o’er its Babel sounds
The blessèd angels sing.
Yet with the woes of sin and strife
The world has suffered long;
Beneath the angel-strain have rolled
Two thousand years of wrong;
And man, at war with man, hears not
The love-song which they bring;
O hush the noise, ye men of strife,
And hear the angels sing.
And ye, beneath life’s crushing load,
Whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way
With painful steps and slow,
Look now! for glad and golden hours
come swiftly on the wing.
O rest beside the weary road,
And hear the angels sing!
For lo!, the days are hastening on,
By prophet bards foretold,
When with the ever-circling years
Comes round the age of gold
When peace shall over all the earth
Its ancient splendors fling,
And the whole world give back the song
Which now the angels sing.
Happy Friday,
The Perfect Gift
People run around this time of year looking for that perfect gift for each person on their list. It is great to celebrate Christmas with our loved ones. We make many great memories to cherish.
The greatest gift ever given to mankind is salvation through Jesus. His gift is sadly ignored by millions.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” - John 3:16
I remember a television ad that said “The gift that keeps on giving”. Jesus is truly is the gift that keeps on giving. He saves our souls, He walks with us, He protects us, and one day He will welcome us into Heaven.
“As James 1:17 describes, God is the perfect giver. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
This Christmas may we remember the reason for our celebration. May we glorify our Heavenly Father in song and prayer.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
Lyrics to It Came Upon A Midnight Clear.
It came upon a midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth,
To touch their harps of gold:
“Peace on the earth, goodwill to men,
From heaven’s all-gracious King.”
The world in solemn stillness lay,
To hear the angels sing.
Still through the cloven skies they come,
With peaceful wings unfurled,
And still their heavenly music floats
O’er all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains,
They bend on hovering wing,
And ever o’er its Babel sounds
The blessèd angels sing.
Yet with the woes of sin and strife
The world has suffered long;
Beneath the angel-strain have rolled
Two thousand years of wrong;
And man, at war with man, hears not
The love-song which they bring;
O hush the noise, ye men of strife,
And hear the angels sing.
And ye, beneath life’s crushing load,
Whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way
With painful steps and slow,
Look now! for glad and golden hours
come swiftly on the wing.
O rest beside the weary road,
And hear the angels sing!
For lo!, the days are hastening on,
By prophet bards foretold,
When with the ever-circling years
Comes round the age of gold
When peace shall over all the earth
Its ancient splendors fling,
And the whole world give back the song
Which now the angels sing.
December 23, 2023
Happy Saturday,
The Birth Announcement
Jesus’ birth was announced to shepherds and not to Kings and Queens. Jesus sought out the poor, needy, and sick.
Luke 2:8-20
New King James Version
Glory in the Highest
8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And [a]behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 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. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
14
“Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill[c] toward men!”
Jesus did not come to this earth to seek attention from the rich and powerful. He came to provide salvation to lost souls.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
The First Noel lyrics
The first Noel the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay.
In fields where they lay a keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the east beyond them far,
And to the earth it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
And by the light of that same star
Three wise men came from the country far;
To seek for a king was their intent,
And to follow the star wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
This star drew nigh to the north-west,
O'er Bethlehem it took it's rest,
And there it did both stop and stay,
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
Then entered in those wise men three,
Fell rev’rently upon their knee,
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the kind of Israel.
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
That hath made heaven and earth of naught,
And with his blood mankind hath bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel
Happy Saturday,
The Birth Announcement
Jesus’ birth was announced to shepherds and not to Kings and Queens. Jesus sought out the poor, needy, and sick.
Luke 2:8-20
New King James Version
Glory in the Highest
8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And [a]behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 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. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
14
“Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill[c] toward men!”
Jesus did not come to this earth to seek attention from the rich and powerful. He came to provide salvation to lost souls.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
The First Noel lyrics
The first Noel the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay.
In fields where they lay a keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the east beyond them far,
And to the earth it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
And by the light of that same star
Three wise men came from the country far;
To seek for a king was their intent,
And to follow the star wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
This star drew nigh to the north-west,
O'er Bethlehem it took it's rest,
And there it did both stop and stay,
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
Then entered in those wise men three,
Fell rev’rently upon their knee,
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the kind of Israel.
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
That hath made heaven and earth of naught,
And with his blood mankind hath bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel
I love this carol Betty! Thank you and Merry Christmas. Praying this is the year that we get to go up in the Rapture!
I pray that also,
Betty
December 24, 2023
Happy Christmas Eve
The Best Christmas Gift
The best Christmas gift you can only give to yourself. The best Christmas gift is salvation. You cannot give salvation to anyone else. You can share the Gospel but you cannot force salvation on anyone.
Every individual has to choose to be saved for themselves. Each person chooses where they will spend their eternity by their personal choice to accept God’s gift of salvation or to resist God’s gift, the choice is theirs.
God chose to send His only Son to die for our redemption from sin. Each of us must make the choice to accept salvation or refuse the gift. There is no middle ground.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
Lyrics to O Holy Night.
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
‘Til He appear’d and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here come the wise men from Orient land.
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friend.
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King, Before Him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
Betty
December 24, 2023
Happy Christmas Eve
The Best Christmas Gift
The best Christmas gift you can only give to yourself. The best Christmas gift is salvation. You cannot give salvation to anyone else. You can share the Gospel but you cannot force salvation on anyone.
Every individual has to choose to be saved for themselves. Each person chooses where they will spend their eternity by their personal choice to accept God’s gift of salvation or to resist God’s gift, the choice is theirs.
God chose to send His only Son to die for our redemption from sin. Each of us must make the choice to accept salvation or refuse the gift. There is no middle ground.
Pray for Israel. Pray for lost souls.
Maranatha,
Betty
Lyrics to O Holy Night.
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
‘Til He appear’d and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here come the wise men from Orient land.
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friend.
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King, Before Him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas
Luke 2:1-20
The Birth of Jesus
2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Merry Christmas
Luke 2:1-20
The Birth of Jesus
2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
In Christ, God came down to a manger in order to become like one of us, so He could fully identify with us; as Christ He went up on the Cross in order to save us, so we could fully identify with Him.
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