Posted on 12/24/2009 10:12:40 PM PST by My Favorite Headache
Luke 2: 1-20 The Story of Christ's Birth
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. And 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 with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 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.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord come upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
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 king which is to come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us." And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Amen and Amen.
Merry Christmas to all.
Merry Christmas!
Couldn’t come soon enough.
Merry Christmas!
Its a Boy!
Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday!!
Please return soon!!
Merry Christmas and God Bless all here!
Merry Christmas everybody...it’s been a rough year but I have a good feeling about our side of the spectrum shining through in 2010. Have faith in he who is born today in Bethlehem.
Thank you, our one true Messiah is born.
and our Messiah has at least a birth certificate unlike another Kenyan-indonesian “messiah’ we know of..
LOL! And a copy is displayed in nearly every hotel room as extra proof ;)
Glory To The Highest!
Merry Christmas Everyone and it may the Lord bring plentiful blessings in your life.
And ALL who ever mocked, blasphemed, hated and despised HIM will bow and confess to WHO HE IS/
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Cheers!
He most certainly was born, but not in December. Nevertheless, in principle, what a joyous occasion.
Amen!
Merry Christmas to all!
plus 3 Wise Men were there to witness it. I also forgot Hawaiian to add to the magical mystery tour of this “messiah”..
Merry Christmas to all! God Bless.
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