Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

Luke 2

1And it came to pass in those days,
that there went out a decree from Caesar
Augustus that all the world should be taxed
.
2(And this taxing was first made when
Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3And all went to be taxed, every one
into his own city.

4And 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:)

5To be taxed with Mary his espoused
wife, being great with child.

6And so it was, that, while they were
there, the days were accomplished that
she should be delivered.

7And 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.

8And there were in the same country
shepherds abiding in the field, keeping
watch over their flock by night.

9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came
upon them, and the glory of the Lord
shone round about them: and they were
sore afraid.

10And the angel said unto them, Fear not:
for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great
joy, which shall be to all people.

11For unto you is born this day in the
city of David a Saviour, which is Christ
the Lord.

12And this shall be a sign unto you;
Ye shall find the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13And suddenly there was with the
angel a multitude of the heavenly host
praising God, and saying,

14Glory to God in the highest, and
on earth peace, good will toward men.

15And 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.

16And they came with haste, and found
Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in
a manger.

17And when they had seen it, they made
known abroad the saying which was told
them concerning this child.

18And all they that heard it wondered at
those things which were told them by the
shepherds.

19But Mary kept all these things, and
pondered them in her heart.

20And the shepherds returned, glorifying
and praising God for all the things that
they had heard and seen, as it was told
unto them.

Reflection:

That's what it's all about!  Amid all the
gifts, the wrapping paper, the boxes.
Amid all the pain that so many are
suffering with.  Amid death, destruction,
genocide, drug addiction, physical
abuse, sexual abuse.  Amid the
beauty of creation, amid the love
and compassion we share with
each other.  Amid All of this, THERE
IS ONE GIFT, a gift that will last
forever.  There is no refund and no
return.  This gift will be with you the
rest of your life, as matter of fact,
this gift will extend your life for an
eternity. 
THAT'S RIGHT THIS GIFT IS A
BABY!! THE SAVIOR WHICH IS
CHRIST THE LORD. 
TAKE THIS GIFT OR LEAVE THIS
GIFT IT IS UP TO YOU!!!!

Prayer:

Thank you God that You so loved
the world, that You gave Your only
begotten Son, that whosoever believes 
in Him should not perish, but have everlasting
life.

Thank you God that You sent not Your
Son into the world to condemn the world;
but that the world through Him might be saved.

MERRY CHRISTMAS
GOD HAS BLESSED US ONE AND ALL.