It is hard to believe that another year is almost at end. Christmas is upon us again. It is suppose to be the most wonderful time of the year. It is different for everyone. Many people celebrate this time of year as just a holiday. I once heard that holiday was really holy day. It makes sense to me. I believe that this can be one of the most Holy Days of the year for those of us that want to honor the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ of Nazareth, God who came in the flesh.
Luke 2:1-20
And it came to pass in those days,that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus,that all the world should be taxed.
2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria)
3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem;(because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And 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 inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them ,Fear not: for,behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy,which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, 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, good will toward men.
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem,and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17 And when they had seen it, they made it known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Christmas is important to all mankind because he died for all. He gives everyone the opportunity to receive Christ. His birth was celebrated by the angels themselves. They spread the news to the shepherds. It was proclaimed so that all would know that the Messiah had come. It is a time to praise and worship the Lord. To give God glory for His goodness and to thank Him for His mercy, sending Jesus as Savior. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to all. A special Thank you to all of our Armed Forces especially to those serving over seas. May God's protection go with you. May Jesus Christ give you direction and all the guidance that you will need and His Angels surround you and keep you safe.
