The Christmas season is upon us again, with its wonderful sounds and smells -- and parties, family get-togethers, shopping, wrapping gifts, baking cookies, concerts, pageants, decorating and singing Christmas carols, etc. etc. It's a busy time of year and we tend to wear ourselves out! And it comes around every year, and we celebrate!
But whatever happened to that “Silent night, Holy night, all is calm, all is bright. Christ the Savior is born!”?
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 strips of cloth 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.” (Luke 2:8-14)
Let us remember that it's all about JESUS, who came to earth as a little baby to save us from our sins. That's why we celebrate! Let's keep Him central in all our preparations and celebrations leading up to Christmas and remember the real “Reason for the Season” - it's JESUS! Take some quiet time to remember and celebrate our wonderful Savior. He is worthy of all our adoration and praise. HALLELUJAH! And a Merry Christmas!!
Pastor Marilyn Biggs
But whatever happened to that “Silent night, Holy night, all is calm, all is bright. Christ the Savior is born!”?
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 strips of cloth 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.” (Luke 2:8-14)
Let us remember that it's all about JESUS, who came to earth as a little baby to save us from our sins. That's why we celebrate! Let's keep Him central in all our preparations and celebrations leading up to Christmas and remember the real “Reason for the Season” - it's JESUS! Take some quiet time to remember and celebrate our wonderful Savior. He is worthy of all our adoration and praise. HALLELUJAH! And a Merry Christmas!!
Pastor Marilyn Biggs
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