Wednesday, 5 December 2007

The reason for the season



Joseph went from the Galilean town of Nazareth
up to Bethlehem in Judah, David's hometown, for
the census. As a descendant of David he had to go
there. He went with Mary, his fiancee, who was
pregnant. While they were there, the time came
for her to give birth. She gave birth to a son, her
firstborn. She wrapped Him in a blanket and laid
Him in a manger, because there was no room for
them in the hostel. There were shepherds camping
in the neighborhood. They had set night watches
over their sheep. Suddenly, God's angel stood among
them and God's glory blazed around them. They were
terrified. The angel said, "Don't be afraid. I'm here to
announce a great and joyful event that is meant for
everybody worldwide: A Savior has just been born
in David's town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master.
This is what you're to look for: a baby wrapped in a
blanket and lying in a manger."At once the angel
was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God's praises:
"Glory to God in the heavenly heights; Peace to all men
and women on earth who please Him."As the angel choir
withdrew into heaven, the shepherds talked it over.
"Let's get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see
for ourselves what God has revealed to us." They left,
running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby
lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. They told
everyone they met what the angels had said about this
child. All who heard the shepherds were impressed.
Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear,
deep within herself. The shepherds returned and let loose,
glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard
and seen. It turned out exactly the way they'd been told! ~ Luke 2:1-20

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ

And this is the only reason for Christmas!!
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