MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Luke 2:1-12 (King James version)
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (and this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria).
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) to be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should deliver.
She brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the place where travelers lodged.
And there were in the same country shepards, abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were so afraid.
But the angel said unto them, "Fear not! For behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swadling clothes, lying in a manger."
Suddenly, there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, saying, "Glory to God in the highest! And on earth, peace, good will toward men."
Merry Christmas, everyone!
As we celebrate the holidays with our families, let's remember (or discover) the miracles that Christmas has brought us and continue to bring us as we walk through this journey called life. And let us learn and discover that Christmas isn't just about the birth of Jesus, it is also the sacrifice God made for the redemption of mankind. :-)
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (and this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria).
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) to be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should deliver.
She brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the place where travelers lodged.
And there were in the same country shepards, abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were so afraid.
But the angel said unto them, "Fear not! For behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swadling clothes, lying in a manger."
Suddenly, there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, saying, "Glory to God in the highest! And on earth, peace, good will toward men."
Merry Christmas, everyone!
As we celebrate the holidays with our families, let's remember (or discover) the miracles that Christmas has brought us and continue to bring us as we walk through this journey called life. And let us learn and discover that Christmas isn't just about the birth of Jesus, it is also the sacrifice God made for the redemption of mankind. :-)
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