FReeper Canteen ~ MERRY CHRISTMAS 2023 ~ 25 December 2023

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[The Mayor]

December 25

The Promise of Christ’s Birth

Bible in a Year :

• Zephaniah 1–3
• Revelation 16

You, Bethlehem Ephrathah, . . . out of you will come . . . one who will be ruler over Israel.

Micah 5:2

In November 1962, physicist John W. Mauchly said, “There is no reason to suppose the average boy or girl cannot be master of a personal computer.” Mauchly’s prediction seemed remarkable at the time, but it proved astonishingly accurate. Today, using a computer or handheld device is one of the earliest skills a child learns.

While Mauchly’s prediction has come true, so have much more important predictions—those made in Scripture about the coming of Christ. For example, Micah 5:2 declared, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” God sent Jesus, who arrived in tiny Bethlehem—marking him as from the royal line of David (see Luke 2:4–7).

The same Bible that accurately predicted the first coming of Jesus also promises His return (Acts 1:11). Jesus promised His first followers that He would come back for them (John 14:1–4).

This Christmas, as we ponder the accurately predicted facts surrounding the birth of Jesus, may we also consider His promised return, and allow Him to prepare us for that majestic moment when we see Him face to face! .

Reflect & Pray

How might you respond in worship to the truth of the prophecies of Christ’s birth? How does His promise to return for us impact your decision-making?

Loving Father, I’m so grateful for the birth of Jesus and His mission of rescue and redemption. Thank You for His certain return for me.

[Publius]

I was especially impressed by the bass-baritone and the choristers, all of whom are students at Oxford.

[luvie]

CHRISTMAS BEGINS WITH CHRIST
Pentatonix~Mary, Did You Know

[luvie]

Yeah, I wasn’t crazy about that wind today. I don’t think it was that high, but it sure put a chill on that 59 degrees. LOL!

Did you finally get a good rain?

[Fiji Hill]

Here's Christmas greeting from Boss Radio 93 KHJ, which played the soundtrack of my life during my teenage years when it featured a Top 40 format.

1929 Wishing You a Merry Christmas--Carl Omeron & the Don Lee KHJ Orchestra and Singers

[radu]

You had a little break earlier today but now the snow just keeps falling. At least it’s light and fluffy, and not coming down too heavily.

If I can get by tomorrow with just small sticks and twigs, like you did today, I’ll be happy! No big deal picking those up. I pray nothing big falls. I don’t think whole trees will fall over but large limbs could break off. A lot of the trees on the place are old.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Merry Christmas, MayflowerMadam.

[luvie]

CHRISTMAS BEGINS WITH CHRIST
Placido Domingo~I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

[radu]

Yeah, wind chill takes all the fun out of having to go outside. It certainly won’t feel like low 60s here tomorrow with the kind of wind they’re predicting. I’m glad I don’t have to go anywhere.

No, the rain hasn’t gotten here yet. It’s slowing coming up from the south and it should start raining in a couple of hours. Once it gets here, it’ll be here for a while.

[radu]

Can I sneak it in?

[luvie]

Brat radu!! You did it! I blinked. LOL!

[luvie]

I hope it’s a great Christmas gift rain! :)

[luvie]

CHRISTMAS BEGINS WITH CHRIST
The Three Suns~Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

[luvie]

CHRISTMAS BEGINS WITH CHRIST
Trans-Siberian Orchestra~An Angel Came Down

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sorry for the 2nd ping....

PROGRAMMING NOTE...THIS CHRISTMAS THREAD WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE "QUIZ" THREAD IS POSTED TUESDAY EVENING.

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, ALL!

[luvie]

CHRISTMAS BEGINS WITH CHRIST
Warren Hill~O Holy Night

[Gene Eric]

Merry Christmas, Kathy & Conor!

[radu]

[radu]

It looks good on the radar. A good, soaking rain will be a great Christmas gift to TN.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our Troops!

The Gaithers ~ I'd Still Like To Go To Grandma's House For Christmas