Jesus Birth In Bethlehem

Happy Birthday Jesus

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Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. -Isaiah 7:14

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And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth. -Luke 1:14

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And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy–the Son of God. -Luke 1:35

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“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).-Matthew 1:23

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Micah 5:2 “But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Too little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, From the days of eternity.”

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 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. -Luke 1:5

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 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 family of David.-Luke 2:4

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To glorify the LORD, and when they lifted up their
voice accompanied by trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music.

 2 Chronicles 5:13
 Sing Hallelujah to the King

Come everyone and sing praises to the king
He is the everlasting eternal Lamb of God
Slain for our sins on Mt. Calvary
Lift high the banner for the king
He is worthy, Christ the King!

Let all people everywhere rejoice and sing
Sing praises to the King of kings
Sing Hallelujah to the King!
Sing Hallelujah to the King!

Christ was born one special Christmas day
He was born to save the world from sin
So come and sing praises to the King!
Ring the bells loud and clear
For the whole world to hear

©012/14/2009 Brenda A.

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Jesus Is His Name

Jesus! How sweet the sound of this name. It is a name like no other
Jesus! At the mention of this name, one can recieve peace and comfort.

But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” -Matthew 1:20-21

Jesus is the name above all names. Blessed be the Name of the Lord

Jesus came to save his people from sin. There is no other who can forgive our sins, but Jesus.
What a Friend We have In Jesus,” All our sins and grieves to bear. Jesus Lover of my soul!
Have you any problems today. Tell it to Jesus. He cares.
©12/10/2009 Brenda A.
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Hill Country of Judea

And fear came on all that dwelled round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Juda. Luke 1:39

Over to the South side of Jerusalem Elizabeth receives a visit from Mary. On Mary’s arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of the approach of her who was to be the mother of the great Redeemer.
At the time of the visit she was filled with the Holy Ghost, and declared that Mary and her expected child were most blessed and happy.They were honoured and dear to the Most High God.
Can you only imagine the excitement!

It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls, to communicate one to another.
Those who see their need of Christ, and  desire  righteousness and life in him, can be  filled with good things.

Friends around us can be abundantly satisfied with the blessings he gives.

He will satisfy the desires of the poor in spirit who long for spiritual blessings.

Joshua 20:7 So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali and Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the hill country of Judah.
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Joshua 21:11 Thus they gave them Kiriath-arba, Arba being the father of Anak (that is, Hebron), in the hill country of Judah, with its surrounding pasture lands.
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Jesus Saves From Sin

 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1: 21

Jesus Christ was born and for this cause He came into the world. He loves people and gave His life for all.
Mary brought forth a son and His name is Jesus. A son born into a world of sin and His name is Jesus. He lives today. He is from everlasting to everlasting. He is King of all kings and Lord of lords.

Jesus came into the world to give us eternal life.
Open up your heart today to let Jesus come in and abide with you. He is waiting for you to say “come on in and be Lord of my life”
He will cleanse you, and make you pure. He will be your dearest friend
Let Jesus save you from sin at this special Christmas season.

©12/10/2009 Brenda A.
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A Shining Light

He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. John 5: 35-36

John preached Christ while in his short life on earth. He was”the great light of his day.”  He was inwardly burning with love and zeal, and outwardly shining in all holiness. And it was for a  short time only.
We today have great opportunity to be a shining light. The voice of God, accompanied by the power of the Holy Ghost, can and will lead sinners to conversion of sinners.

 2 Samuel 21:17  “You shall not go out again with us to battle, so that you do not extinguish the lamp of Israel.”
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Mark 1:5 And all the country of Judea was going out to him, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.
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2 Peter 1:19 So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts

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Perfect Peace

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee” (Isa. 26:3).

In life we all have our troubles and anxieties. Especially here at the holiday season. When we focus our mind on God, we can have perfect peace. We have everything we need in Christ to give us perfect peace, now and forever.
Thou wilt keep him in peace; in perfect peace, inward peace, outward peace, peace with God, peace of conscience, peace at all times, in all events. Trust in the Lord for that perfect peace,

Isaiah 26:12 LORD, You will establish peace for us, Since You have also performed for us all our works.
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Isaiah 27:5 “Or let him rely on My protection, Let him make peace with Me, Let him make peace with Me.”
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Isaiah 57:19 Creating the praise of the lips. Peace, peace to him who is far and to him who is near,” Says the LORD, “and I will heal him.”
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Isaiah 66:12 For thus says the LORD, “Behold, I extend peace to her like a river, And the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream; And you will be nursed, you will be carried on the hip and fondled on the knees.
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In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

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Joy and Gladness To The World

Jesus birth brought joy and gladness. A child was born to save the world from their sins.

And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.-Luke 1:14

The birth of Jesus would prove to many a joyful event. Many would rejoice and be glad. A Saviour is born to save the world from sin. We have a Heavenly Father who cares for His children. We have a reason to rejoice and be glad today. Jesus birth into the world of sin opened up a better way of life for all mankind, for Jesus came to save His people from sin.

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Proverbs 15:24

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But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will give him the name John. -Luke 1:13
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“For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and he will drink no wine or liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother’s womb. -Luke 1:15

With Wings Outstretched

Isaiah 8:8 “Then it will sweep on into Judah, it will overflow and pass through, It will reach even to the neck; And the spread of its wings will fill the breadth of your land, O Immanuel.

Of his forces, or of the wings of his army, as they still are called. My land – Of the land of Judah, so called because the Messiah, who is called Immanuel, should be born there. And this is added emphatically for the consolation of God’s people, to assure them, that notwithstanding this dreadful scourge, yet God would make a difference between Israel and Judah, and whereas Israel should not be a people, Judah should be restored, for the sake of the Messiah, to be the place of his birth and ministry.
Those who reject Christ, will find that what they call liberty is the basest slavery. But no enemy shall pluck the believer out of Emmanuel’s hand, or deprive him of his heavenly inheritance.

Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.
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Isaiah 10:6 I send it against a godless nation And commission it against the people of My fury To capture booty and to seize plunder, And to trample them down like mud in the streets.
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Isaiah 30:28 His breath is like an overflowing torrent, Which reaches to the neck, To shake the nations back and forth in a sieve, And to put in the jaws of the peoples the bridle which leads to ruin.

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Take Heed

Take Heed to the Ministry

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

 It is the duty of the children of God to present the Word. Take heed and present it with love.  The Word will not be recieved by all.   Give careful attention that you  follow it out fully and then you may expect the Divine favour and blessing of God.

2 Timothy 4:5 But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
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Philemon 1:2 and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:

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