COMMEMORATE AND CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF CHRIST

PROCLAMATION

"And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the house of David; to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.  And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.  And 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.”  Luke 2:4-8 (KJV)

EXPLANATION

These words were recorded under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by Luke, the physician and frequent traveling companion of the Apostle Paul.  Luke’s account of the birth of Christ had been passed down to him by those who were the eyewitnesses to the events, and by ministers of The Word. (Luke 1:1-2)  Jesus, The Christ, was born in Bethlehem, where his earthly father Joseph had gone with Mary, his espoused wife who was pregnant, to be taxed. (Luke 2:1-5)  The child that the virgin Mary was carrying was conceived by The Holy Spirit of God. (Luke 1:28-38)  While they were in Bethlehem Mary gave birth to a Son.  She placed Him in a manger upon His birth because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:1-7)

 

APPLICATION

For a more complete account of the events surrounding the birth of Christ, one must read The Bible Books of Matthew 1:18 to 2:21 and Luke 1:26 to 2:40.  AWAY IN A MANGER, The Christ Child was placed there after His birth on that SILENT NIGHT.  However, it was not a silent night for long for HARK, THE HERALD ANGELS SING songs of praise to The Lord.  Their message was JOY TO THE WORLD THE LORD IS COME.  They probably praised The Lord by singing HALLELUJAH, and if they didn't, we still should.  O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL, let us give thanks for THE FIRST NOEL, and let us all sing and shout HALLELUJAH as we celebrate and commemorate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus, The Christ.  A joyous and very MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you.  May The Good Lord bless each of you with good health and much happiness for the remainder of this year, and throughout all of next year, and for all of the future years to come.