A Wonderful Saviour

[motor]

1And 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
5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7And 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.
8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15And 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.
16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
2And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.Luke 2:1-20

I don"™t know about you, but this story never gets old and it is always amazing the way God works things out. He provided for mankind through the human birth of the Son of God through a woman who had been touched by the Spirit of God. We see how God unfolds this for all eternity and how we have life because a Little One was born to die that you and I might live. Take time to consider this and may this be a most blessed time you and your families. Have a most wonderful Merry Christmas as you walk with the Son!!

[Rebel Hog]

AMEN,brother!

[Chuck7]

AMEN I had Andrew read the Christmas story to my class today while in his uniform. The children loved it.
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[Leafrivermac]

Amen Motor, and have a merry Christmas you all!!

[The Rev]

Amen bro Wane. I never get tired of that Awesome Story, Thank you for reminding us. God bless you and your family this celebration of our savior's birth.

[manuman]

Thanks for that Wayne! This year at my home, I have been doing a series of informal talks centered around the true reason for the celebration we call Christmas. I have emphasized the reason we give, celebrate, have the get togethers, etc.as deriving its entire meaning from the coming of Christ to be born in this world as a bay boy, withthe express purpose of eventually giving His life for us on the cross. I think it is entirely necesarry to keep in mind, noy only that He came, but why. For me, it is shaping up to be th emost meaningful one I have ever experienced. My Christmas gift to you all--even the honery ones--is that you would nad could know Him as never before. When you do--it gives so much more mening to what this is all about!