Friday, December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas~ 2010


And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be 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 Judæa, 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 to 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 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 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.

Believe
Remember
Worship
Rejoice
Merry Christmas

5 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas!!!

    Hoping that your having a wonderful day with your family!

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  2. Hi Valerie! Hope you had a great Christmas holiday! (were there cupcakes involved?) ;)

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  3. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!!
    Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
    Here's hoping it will be the best year ever :)

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  4. I miss Christmas already! It is sooo the best time of the year!

    And we didn't even get a white Christmas - and now all this snow! Now that Christmas is over - I am so over winter!

    Loved this post - thanks for it.

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  5. I loved your comment on my blog about the neglectful parent. ha ha HIGH FIVE. I have felt that way so many times.

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