Merry Christmas
December 25th, 2007 at 12:01am Mark Noonan
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirin’i-us was governor of Syria. And all went to be enrolled, each to his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered. And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
And in that region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. And the angel said to them, “Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
And this will be a sign for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and 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 among men with whom he is pleased!” - Luke, 2:1-14
We here at Blogs for Victory wish all a peaceful holiday and a prosperous New Year.
Entry Filed under: Holiday Observances
11 Comments
1. Jonathan | December 25th, 2007 at 12:05 am
Merry Christmas, Noonan. We can argue and fight on Wednesday.
2. Mark Noonan | December 25th, 2007 at 3:24 am
Merry Christmas to you, too, Jonathan - may the peace of God be with you and yours this day and all days.
3. SpecialEd | December 25th, 2007 at 6:02 am
Merry Christmas all!
Enjoying the season with my 1 and 3 year olds,what a blessing.
4. Jo | December 25th, 2007 at 6:23 am
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
5. Christian Wright | December 25th, 2007 at 7:17 am
Happy Saturnalia, everybody!
6. Greg-O | December 25th, 2007 at 8:12 am
Merry Christmas everyone!
Saturnalia?? Wikipedia says that was on December 17th, which was a week ago. I guess it’s too much to expect everyone to be respectful of Christmas.
Again, Merry Christmas, and may everyone have a wonderful 2008.
7. Casper | December 25th, 2007 at 8:54 am
Merry Christmas to everyone.
8. AAR | December 25th, 2007 at 11:15 am
Merry Christmas and Best Wishes to all!
AAR
9. Rana Quijotesca | December 25th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
Merry Christmas and Happy Boxing Day!
Hope you all had a great day and subsequent New Year!
10. Jeremiah | December 26th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
CW,
The Birth of Christ is the single most important event in the history of mankind. No other event will ever supercede His birth, either.
~ Jeremiah
11. DM | December 27th, 2007 at 7:52 am
“The Birth of Christ is the single most important event in the history of mankind. No other event will ever supercede His birth, either.” ~ Jeremiah
With all due respect, I believe the single most important event in history was the resurrection of Christ. While this would not have been possible if he had not been born it still pales in comparison to his resurrection from death and all that it represents.