I wish you all a Blessed Christmas and happy holiday season.
And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, 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, goodwill toward men!” Luke 2:9-14
…And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
“Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
For my eyes have seen Your salvation
Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2:25-35
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December 24, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Hmmm … this passage has a familiar ring. 🙂
December 24, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Indeed. 😉
Merry Christmas, dear friend.
December 24, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Merry Christmas! Like your picture. 🙂 And that last verse is one of my favorites. 🙂
December 24, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
December 24, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Have a blessed Christmas and a Joyful 2009!:)
December 24, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Merry Christmas to you and yours too Rebecca. 🙂
December 24, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Merry Christmas to you and yours Rebecca. I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
December 24, 2008 at 8:23 pm
A true and blessed Christmas to you and yours and good health w/ the New Year!
blessings,
Amy
December 24, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Have a very Merry Christmas and happy New Year!! Best wishes.
December 25, 2008 at 12:32 am
happy Christmas and a blessed New Year.
December 25, 2008 at 12:35 am
All the best for a happy holiday and in the new year!
December 25, 2008 at 12:57 am
A very blessed Christmas to you and your family as well Rebecca, and may you have peace, good health and prosperity in the new year.
December 25, 2008 at 1:22 am
Happy Healthy Holidays!!!
for you and your family!
December 25, 2008 at 4:28 am
Wishing you all the best for Christmas and hoping you have a very happy holiday season!
December 25, 2008 at 9:41 am
May the holiday season bring you peace and joy.
December 25, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Rebecca…Merry Christmas to you and your family. Wishing for you health and happiness in the New year….keep up your great writing. Always a pleasure to read your blog!
Peace,
Julia
December 26, 2008 at 1:30 am
Rebecca,
Wishing you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Best Wishes,
Fida in PA