"The angel went to her and said, 'Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.' Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus.' " Luke 1:26-38 (NIV)
The immaculate conception and the birth of Jesus Christ, which was foretold by the prophets, (Isaiah 7:14, 9:6, &11:1; Jeremiah 23:5, & 35:15; Malachi 3:1) did in fact come to pass and it was documented here in the gospels. (Luke 1:26-38, and Matthew 1:18-23, and John 1:14)
It would be good for us to read the Biblical accounts of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ during this season which we set aside to commemorate His birth. No one account gives the whole story, so it is a good idea to read all of the accounts. With all of your gift giving and celebrating, please remember to give thanks. Share, give, but "don't forget to tell the kids, whose birthday this really is." (song by Ray Parker) Let's not get so caught up in the worldly traditions and customs that we forget the reason we are so joyful.
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