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Posted on 11/30/2010 10:25:25 PM PST by JustAmy
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The Christmas story, recorded in Matthew and Luke, has become so familiar that I wonder if we grasp the reality of what actually happened: An angel told a young virgin that she would conceive a child by the power of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:26-38). The angel then told her fiancé to marry her and name the baby Jesus, “for He will save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). Shepherds saw angels in the sky and were told of a Savior’s birth in Bethlehem (Luke 2:11). Wise men traveled hundreds of miles to worship the One who, they said, “has been born King of the Jews” (Matt. 2:2). Amazing!
Equally astonishing is that Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men did exactly as they had been told. Mary yielded herself to God; Joseph took her home as his wife; the shepherds went to Bethlehem to find the baby in a manger; and the wise men followed the star. With no idea of the outcome, they all took the next step by faith in the Lord. Amazing!
How is it with us this Christmas? Will we trust God and follow His leading even when we face uncertainty and overwhelming circumstances?
When you and I obey the Lord, the outcome is truly amazing!
Read: Matthew 1:18-25
Merry Christmas Dolly!
You said it all, Quix.
Thank you, and may you have the most Blessed Christmas!
Thank you, Luv, for that lovely framed graphic and beautiful poem, “Bring Us Home Again”. It is a heart-tugger!
Merry Christmas to you, and to all our Troops, and their families!
A very Blessed, Peaceful and Meaningful Christmas, Nan, for you, your family and your congregation. May hearts be touched in ways that change lives forever.
A Blessed Christmas to you, as well, Meg! Wonderful graphic and saw it in the music presentation! Lovely!! Thank you very much! *HUGS*
What a peaceful Christmas graphic, Meg. I can smell the cookies baking before I even get to the front door.
Merry Christmas, Meg. May it be a special day for you, today. ((((HUGS))))
I love those ornaments, Billie..........now where is that Wassail?
Meg, what a lovely painting. It is so serene and peaceful.
I hope your Christmas today is relaxing and sweet.
What a happy family picture, Dolly! The vest, tie and shirt are all so FESTIVE! Brought a big smile to my face.
I love the sparkly colors in your graphic!
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and those you love!
Gail, that is a beautiful graphic, and the music is just perfect for a Christmas morning. (Beautiful slides on that YouTube clip, too!)
Merry Christmas, Gail!
That looks like a good graphic to use for a “Caturday Christmas” lol
Thank you, Gee Bee! I love the performance by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (and choir)!
A very MERRY Christmas to you!
Potlatch, WOW! I don’t know how you did that with the music notes, but I am sure it took quite a bit of time.
THANK you for that JOLLY Greeting this Christmas Day!
Merry Christmas to you and Piper, and all those you love!
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