Matthew 1:18-25
King James Version (KJV)
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.
What a gift to be given! The scripture says in Romans Chapter 5:
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.
What a gift to be given! The scripture says in Romans Chapter 5:
Romans 5:8
King James Version (KJV)
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
This is amazing to me! I have been a follower of The Christ most of my life, and I am still blown away every time I read these words. Imagine, God the Father, creator of the universe coming to be born as a mere baby..... Helpless, Defensless, Fully Human, yet Fully God:
This is amazing to me! I have been a follower of The Christ most of my life, and I am still blown away every time I read these words. Imagine, God the Father, creator of the universe coming to be born as a mere baby..... Helpless, Defensless, Fully Human, yet Fully God:
Philippians 2:6-8
King James Version (KJV)
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
He submitted to taking our rightfully earned punishment........ This is Mercy as only God can show, and we can only strive for. The result of that, that we get to enjoy eternal life with him instead of Eternal Damnation is Grace.
Mercy is not getting what you deserve. Grace is getting what you do not deserve. What a better lesson to reflect on at this time of year when we remember the Birth of our Saviour, and all that he did for us. Share this story with someone else! Do not put your light under a bushell, No!
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
He submitted to taking our rightfully earned punishment........ This is Mercy as only God can show, and we can only strive for. The result of that, that we get to enjoy eternal life with him instead of Eternal Damnation is Grace.
Mercy is not getting what you deserve. Grace is getting what you do not deserve. What a better lesson to reflect on at this time of year when we remember the Birth of our Saviour, and all that he did for us. Share this story with someone else! Do not put your light under a bushell, No!
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