This is to continue our reflection of "Dec. 15th to 31st deepening knowledge on the birth of Jesus- the Christmas story."
May we reflect on Him again today :)
Matthew 1:18-25
18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about:
His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).
20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).
24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25 But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.
Praise God!
Oh dear Jesus, what a beautiful name; what a wonderful name; You are truly the name above all names!
It will be our 4th Christmas celebration here in the U.S. We are in a way home away from home. We thank God that though we are away from our extended families, our loved ones, our parents, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and every one else, my family and I are complete-- I have me, my hubby and my Ram, but most of all, we have Christ :) My family is a blessed gift from our Almighty. I believe that we are truly blessed because we have each other to share the love of Christ.
I miss celebrating Christmas in the Philippines. Quite simple and yet lingering. Somehow, there is a sadness in me I can't help but feel; but then again, I praise and thank God for always reminding me that yes, there will be times that I will be sad... I will be lonely... but I will never be alone because God is with me... at all times :)
What a beautiful assurance isn't it. He is with us; He is in us; and yes, He will be with us till the end of time.
A blessed Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!
Have a great day in the Lord!
It will be our 4th Christmas celebration here in the U.S. We are in a way home away from home. We thank God that though we are away from our extended families, our loved ones, our parents, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and every one else, my family and I are complete-- I have me, my hubby and my Ram, but most of all, we have Christ :) My family is a blessed gift from our Almighty. I believe that we are truly blessed because we have each other to share the love of Christ.
I miss celebrating Christmas in the Philippines. Quite simple and yet lingering. Somehow, there is a sadness in me I can't help but feel; but then again, I praise and thank God for always reminding me that yes, there will be times that I will be sad... I will be lonely... but I will never be alone because God is with me... at all times :)
What a beautiful assurance isn't it. He is with us; He is in us; and yes, He will be with us till the end of time.
A blessed Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!
Have a great day in the Lord!
InTouch Impact Team Prayer Partnership:
Please pray with me,
(for the month of December)
WEEK 5: As we begin a new year, ask God to show every
Glory to GOD!
(for the month of December)
WEEK 4: Lift up believers this week as we celebrate Christ’s
birth. Pray that we will be able to meditate on the spiritual
meaning of the holiday in the midst of all the festivities.
WEEK 5: As we begin a new year, ask God to show every
believer His will for his or her life. Pray that each Christian
will have a heart that is willing and obedient to the Lord.
Glory to GOD!
May Jesus' love abounds in us all everyday (".)
Bible in a Year:
Read the Bible in One Year- Here's a reading plan where you and I can focus on God's Words everyday....to make it a habit, make it a practice, Amen :)
Read with me; God speaks to us through His words :)
December 24, 2011- Joshua 12-15
Today is the day :)
If you have not received Jesus Christ yet in your heart, today is the day. May you embrace His love and His gift :)
"Lord Jesus, I believe You are truly the Son of God. I confess that I have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed. Please forgive all my wrongdoing, and let me live in relationship with You from now on. I receive You as my personal Savior, accepting the work You accomplished once and for all on the cross. Thank You for saving me. Help me to live a life that is pleasing to You. Amen." (ref prayer by: Dr. Charles Stanley, InTouch Ministry)
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