Luke 2:8-14 "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. (9) And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. (10) And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. (11) For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (12) And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. (13) And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, (14) Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good
tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this
day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." These
are some of the most precious words spoken. They speak of the overall design of
God as He sent His only begotten Son into the world. This great joy is given
"to all people"; yet, the second sentence makes it very personal.
"Unto YOU is born... a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." I have
heard it said and I believe it to be true: If I was the only one, (if you were
the only one) Jesus would still have come to this earth to die for me. I pray
today and everyday will find us holding to the blessed assurance that Jesus is
mine and I am His.
Merry Christmas to each one and may the blessings of peace, hope, joy, and love
abound in each heart.