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Merry Christmas! The Story Of The Greatest Gift Of All
December 25, 2012
Today’s lead story on NorthEscambia.com is a story that happened over 2,000 years ago today — the birth of a boy child.
It is story that was first delivered by an angelic choir. It was the news that changed the world…a Savior had been born in a little town called Bethlehem. It was a humble scene. A little baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
It was the world’s first ever Christmas gift on that very first Christmas morning, the gift of a Savior with the promise of eternal life.
It’s good news for all of us on this Christmas. Good news that Emmanuel, the Lord Jesus, was born. It’s story that was reported by Luke in the New Testament. It’s reprinted below for you to read, and for you to share the Good News with someone you care about this Christmas.
From our NorthEscambia.com family to you and yours, Merry Christmas!
- And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
- (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
- And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
- And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
- To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
- And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
- And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
- And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
- 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.
- 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.
- And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, 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, good will toward men.
- And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
- And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
- And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
- And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
- But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
- And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
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20 Responses to “Merry Christmas! The Story Of The Greatest Gift Of All”
Thanks William! With all the hustle and bustle some forget the real meaning of Christmas! Happy Birthday Jesus! May God Bless us all in the New Year!
Thank you! yet another reason to read northescambia.
Thank you for sharing this. It was beautiful. Hope that you had a Merry Christmas.
Thank you William, not only for printing this story, but for helping us northenders all year!!!!!! Merry Christmas to you all!!!!!
I read the story of Christ’s birth last night to my boys as they fell asleep. So wonderful to see it in the news as a top story. Merry Christmas everyone!
Thank you for the wonderful testimony of the real reason for Christmas. It made me thankful that you chose to share this despite the controversy that is prevalent today. I pray God’s richest blessings on you and your family..
Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthful New Year!
Thank you for the courage to print this most wonderful of Christmas tidings.
May the Spirit of Christ and Christmas shine in your heart the whole year not just on this day of wonders.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family Wiliam, and to all readers of Northescambia.com
Thank you William, for this , the real meaning of Christmas, May God Bless .
With all the bad news we see sometimes we forget about the GOOD news of Jesus Christ. The GREATEST gift ever given, given to all rich & poor, young & old. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!!
This such a wonderful cover story!! Thank you so much for sharing the true Reason for the Season!!
Merry Christmas, William!!!
Thank you William for taking the time to tell north escambia about the greatest gift of all, Merry Christmas.
It was great waking up and seeing this this morning. Thank you for standing up and doing what so many are scared to do. Wishing all of the north escambia staff and their families a very MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Echo what j.r. said….. How awesome, a publication not ashamed to produce and say what the TRUE spirit of CHRISTmas is all about. Blessings to ll those who read, and to the writer. Wishing all a very Merry CHRISTmas!! Thank you WIlliam….!!
May God Bless you and your family. Thank you for having the courage to wish a Merry Christmas and proclaim the name of Jesus.
Thank you William for printing this.
Thanks for sharing . It would be so nice if all the local tv stations would take a few moments to have someone read this on the air each Christmas. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Awesome!! Merry Christmas to you and yours, William!