My Gift To You All

[Dee]

The Christmas Story

 

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Agustus, that all the world should be taxed.

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And 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.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, Lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be unto all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in Swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

And 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.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

May Our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you at this joyous time of the year.

From our home to yours we wish you all Happy Holidays and many blessings for the coming New Year.

 

[mrszouave]

Thank You Reci!!!

Wishing you a Wonder-filled Holiday Season!!

xox

deb

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[Guest Guest]

Thanks for that important reminder, Reci.

A very merry Christmas to you all. May God bless you & yours.

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[gardnmom]

Thank you Reci, Blessing on you and yours.

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Friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when

our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.

[logcabinmama]

Thank you Reci. May you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and many blessings this next year too.

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[Guest Guest]

Thank you Reci, Some people forgt He is the reason for the season. di

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[Lois]

THANK YOU SO MUCH Reci.... we all need to be reminded of our lords birth.