THE TRUTH ABOUT CHRISTMAS
REMEMBER THE REAL REASON FOR CHRISTMAS
Remember that while the devil came to bring destruction and deep darkness to all people God intervened to bring life and light to all people. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. “ The thief(devil) comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I(Jesus) have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. “ John 10:10.
While it is so unfortunate that so many people miss it- yet it remains true that God has “Plans to prosper you and … to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11.
The Birth of Jesus
Luke 2:1-20
*** “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ y the Lord. This will be a sign a to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. *** Please read the Bible and find out more.
God bless each of you! I wish you a very Merry Christmas! While it is so nice to give on this wonderful day of the year people should not feel bad if they are unable to buy gifts for others. It is most important to realize that God not only first gave to us but He gave us the most important gift.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:16-17
PRAYER:
FATHER, PLEASE HELP THOSE WHO SUFFER DURING THIS SEASON TO BE COMFORTED BY YOUR HOLY SPIRIT. LET THEM REALIZE YOUR LOVE FOR THEM AND RECEIVE TOTAL HEALING IN CHRIST. HELP THOSE WHO SEEK TO ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES TO REMEMBER THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS AND TO PUT CHRIST FIRST. LET ALL COME INTO A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS WHILE THERE IS STILL TIME. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. I PRAY THIS PRAYER IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS. AMEN.
Desiring To Please God As Should We All,
Al,
P.S. I love you, we love you, Jesus loves you, and God has awesome plans for you.
Jesus loves you.