It's Christmas Eve! I love the Christmas Season for many different reasons, but the most important is the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Whilst you are opening gifts with your families either tonight or tomorrow, remember that Jesus is the Reason for the Season. He is the greatest gift of all. He was born to a virgin, wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger, then went on to walk with man, living a perfect life, and died an excruciatingly humiliating death as an atoning sacrifice for the sins of mankind. As we all celebrate this time of love, laughter, and family, let's remember these lyrics from the chorus of "How Many Kings" by Downhere: "And how many gods have poured out their hearts to romance a world that is torn all apart? How many fathers gave up their sons for me? Only one did that for me." That truly is better than any present anyone could ever receive.
The Christmas Story- Luke 2:7-14
"and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Saviorhas been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “'Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.'”
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.'”
May You All Have A Blessed Christmas!
Yours Truly,
Steph
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