She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 We have carried our sins with us for so long. Why would anyone think that we could live any other way? We have grown complacent and numb to the […]
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. Luke 2:7 Every home was filled. The inn too. The sheds occupied. Every heart busy and distracted. Save one tiny corner on the stable. The animals were […]
“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 The gifts we give each other at Christmas can sometimes feel too little or mis-matched for the persons […]
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the 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 […]
“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” Matthew 2:10 Christmas morning comes bright and early to homes where little children live. No one has to tell those little ones to get excited, or to be joyful. Their eyes sparkle as they dance and twirl before the glittering gifts waiting to be opened. Our Father […]
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38 The Angel gave Mary the Word from Luke 1:30-37. When she received the word, the seed got planted in her soul. It takes a humble heart to receive God’s word. […]
“After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was.” Matthew 2:9 A miracle led the way for those Wise Men. But the miracle appeared in the sky, as a star. It was the […]
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. Luke 2:16 They heard the good news. Their hearts received the good tidings. Their souls where overjoyed. Un-containable joy made their feet run. Not a run in vain. But a race with purpose. They ran with haste to see […]
“But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.” Matthew 2:6 Our Father sent the Angels to announce the birth of HIS true Shepherd, to the humble shepherds in the field that night. It could not […]
Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. Ephesians 5:14 Have you observed how beautiful the Christmas lights glow at night? They light up the dark. Creating such brilliance. As beautiful as these tiny lights are, they are nothing compared with the light Jesus shines on […]