Where ever you may be, Rejoice! For today is the day our Savior came into this world to save us all!
Luke 2: 1-14 NIV
The Birth of Jesus
1In 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 Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register.4So 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. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
Merry Christmas!
Awesome post, Michael! Hope you have a blessed Christmas!
ReplyDeleteA day late in wishing you the best Christmas but I know you had a good one!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to see this post on the true meaning of Christmas.... many Christmas blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteToma
Wonderful piece of art to illustrate the wonderful words proclaiming Jesus' birth. Thank you!
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