Thursday, December 25, 2008

Good News of Great Joy




The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow of death
a light has dawned...

For to us a Child is born,
to us a Son is given,
and the government will be on His shoulders.
And He will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace...
Isaiah 9



And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests."

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen Him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Luke 2

Our God is with us.... Merry Christmas to all...

6 comments:

  1. Good morning Jacquelynne ~ wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.

    Hugz,
    Michele

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  2. Lovely post, Jacquelynne. Just waiting for our son and girlfriend to arrive so I am checking a couple of blogs. Hope you and your family are enjoying this special day together. Christmas blessings to you!

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  3. Jacquelynne, thanks for stopping by my blog for my Artist-to-Artist interview. I'll have another one coming up soon with Michelle Palmer! Hope you'll come back and visit!
    You have a really nice blog. I like all the same kind of books that you do!
    Blessings,
    Diane

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  4. Greetings Jacquelynne ~ I stopped by to tell you how much I enjoy your blogs and to also let you know that I am having a Give Away! When you have time Stop by.

    Peace and Blessings
    Cheryl...Snatch Joy!

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  5. Beautiful post, hope you had a wonderful and joyous Christmas.

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