The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the world. He was in the world and the world was made through him, yet the world knew him not….He came to his own name, and his own people received him not. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God…And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth….. (Selections from the first chapter of John)
HEAR THE ANGELS SING!
It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold:
“Peace on the earth, good will to all, From heaven’s all gracious king.”
The world in solemn stillness lay, To hear the angels sing. ..
.And you, beneath life’s crushing load, Whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way, With painful steps and slow:
Look now, for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing;
Oh, rest beside the weary road; And hear the angels sing! ...
For lo! The days are hastening on, By prophets seen of old,
When with the ever-circling years Shall come the time foretold,
When peace shall over all the earth, Its ancient splendors fling,
And all the world give back the song, Which now the angels sing.
In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. Luke 2: 8-9
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see--I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2: 10-11
This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth 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 heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!” Luke 2: 12-14
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” Luke 2: 15
So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger....The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. Luke 2: 16-20
May God continue to bring blessings in this Christmas Season and Blessings of Comfort, Joy, Peace and Health in the New Year! Be safe. Take care of yourself and of one another.
Pastor Lynette
