A Christmas To Remember For Everyone in This World Scripture Referrences: Luke 1-2:20; Matthew 2:1-16Have you ever stop to think what Christmas is and why is is remembered?
Perhaps if we were to really stop and think about it we would really
come with the actual source of the origin of Christmas. The idea of Santa Claus was introduced more than 500 years ago and certainly thousands of years after the the real origin of Christmas that began in Bethlehem and with the birth of a child in a lowly manger. It's about a child who would redeem the world and offer mankind a gift like no other gift ever offered or could ever be offered by any other person on the face of this planet. It was a showing of a love that was unconditional
not only by the child that was born but of the Father who had loved all
his children so much that he willing made his son the sacrificial lamb.
It all began in a place called Nazareth, where a very special young
lady lived with her parents. She was betrothed to a man named Joseph, who
was a simple carpenter and looking forward to her marriage. Though unsure
of herself as being the perfect wife she still looked forward to her soon
to be husband and her new life. One night as she pondered her up coming
marriage and said her prayers, the angel, Gabriel, was sent to her.
Gabriel told her she was highly favored by God and she was blessed
among all women. But this young woman, whose name was Mary, was pure and a virgin free of all sin. She was troubled by what she heard from
Gabriel,because of the salutation. She thought, "what manner of greeting is
this?" Gabriel said," Fear not Mary, for you have found favor with God
and you shall conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son and you shall
call his name Jesus. He shall be great and shall be called the "son of
the Highest and the Lord God will give unto him the throne of his
father, David: and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever and
of his kingdom there shall be no end." Mary was completely baffled. She
said, "How can this be, seeing that I know no man?" Gabriel answered
and said to her, "The Holy Ghost shall come upon you and the power of the
Highest will overshadow you; therefore also that holy thing which shall
be born of you shall be called the 'Son of God'."
Mary was also told by the angel Gabriel that her cousin, Elizabeth, had
also conceived a son and she was in her sixth month. Elizabeth was old
in age and was barren, yet God had also blessed her and her husband,
Zacharias with a child that was soon to be born. "For with God nothing
shall be impossible." (Luke 1:37) Mary went to visit her cousin in
Juda.
When she heard Elizabeth say that she was blessed among women Mary
replied, "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in
God my savior. For He has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden:
for, behold from henchforth all generations shall call me blessed."
Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and returned to her own
house. When she returned to Nazareth she confronted her espoused,
Joseph about what the Lord had done and how he sent Gabriel to tell her the
news that she would be carrying the "Son of God". Joseph didn't believe
her and thought to "put her away" until later that night and angel of
God appeared to him in a dream and told him that Mary had spoken the
truth. The angel also told him that he was to take Mary as his wife
without fear: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost .
She will bring forth a son, and you will call his name JESUS: for he
shall save his people from their sins. So Joseph got up and went
immediately to Mary and told her what the angel said.
Now it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from
Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (This taxing was
first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) All went to be taxed,
every one into his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of
the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, 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. So it
was,that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should
be delivered. (The time of the child's birth had come)
Joseph tried desperately to find a place for his wife and soon-to-be
child but every where they went there was not room. He begged the
innkeeper to let his wife in because of her circumstances but he said,
"there's no room at the Inn" and slammed the door shut. Joesph was
persistant and the innkeeper was growing weary of him finally told him
of a place he could use on the hillside where he kept his flock that he
could use. It was a stable; but to Joesph it was a warm place and a
safe place to deliver the Son of God into the world; lowly as it was. Soon
Mary brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling
clothes, and laid him in a manger.
Meanwhile, while this was occurring there were in the same country
shepherds sitting in the field, keeping watch over their flock by
light.
The angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone
all around them and they were very afraid. 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." 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 !
When 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." 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. 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. The shepherds
returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had
heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod he
king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying,
Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in
the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod the king had heard
these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he
had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together,
he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto
him,
In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, And thou
Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of
Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people
Israel.
Then Herod, when he had privately called the wise men, enquired of them
diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem,
and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye
have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which
they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over
where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with
exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw
the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped
him:and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him
gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream
that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own
country another way. And when they were departed, behold, the angel of
the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the
young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there
until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and
departed into Egypt: And was there until the death of Herod: that it
might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
Out of Egypt have I called my son.
This is the Christmas to remember for everyone to keep it in one's own heart and when the next year comes just tell it to all that comes your way that don't even know him in their own life, often times they don't have that deep relationship with him so just share with them that this is what it truly stands for in the world today. This is really what Christmas is all about. The giving and receiving of gifts when done in the true meaning and understanding of Christmas would reminds us that God gave us a gift that we could use forever and in accepting that gift we are given redemption and the promise of eternal life. It is a gift that was very symbolic of what real and unconditional love is all about. The only gift.He wants in return is to save you from sin and keep you from the gates of Hell forever. So from now one when Christmas time rolls around in your house remember that this is the real Christmas that should be
remembered and keep this in your hearts and Celebrate Jesus not how
many gifts you are going to get or Santa Claus. Christmas is about the Birth
of Jesus....nothing more ....nothing less ....quote the angels in what they said as Jesus was being born that nigh and in the heavens above. Then sing the songs to each other during this season and let it fill your hearts and then other's with join in with you that hears it from afar and then comes near you as everyone rejoices in what the true meaning of christmas is all about in the world.
Merry Christmas To You and your and the entire Family this christmas season!
O Holy Night
Oh holy night!
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!
Fall on your knees
Oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine
Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine
Oh night divine
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
Here come the wise men from Orient land
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our friend.
Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Words by Chappeau de Roquemaure
Translated by John S. Dwight
catcmo2006
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