Christmas 2023

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and 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 among those with whom he is pleased!”

When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Luke 2:8-20 (ESV)

Today is the celebration of the birth of the greatest Man, God made Man: the Son of God, Jesus Christ, Who came down to Earth to save us from our sins. Our own sins make us unrighteous, unworthy of and unqualified to enter Heaven, but it is Jesus' sacrifice (and, indirectly, His birth) that is the ultimate gift: forgiveness of sins, salvation from Hell and into the presence of God, and the fulfillment of our highest purpose, for we are made by Him in order to glorify Him in all things.

So abide in Him, believe in His sacrifice for you, and follow Him, from now to eternity! I do hope and pray to see you in the beyond!

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[LegallyFluffy]

Amen