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Merry Christmas! The Story Of The Greatest Gift Of All
December 25, 2018
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 in the Bible, the widest circulated publication in history. 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.
Comments
22 Responses to “Merry Christmas! The Story Of The Greatest Gift Of All”
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE GOOD NEWS-MERRY
CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
How wonderful that not only did you publish this story, but not one person objected to it.
Thank you for the beautiful story. I never get tired of reading it.
Thank you so much for retelling this beautiful story. It has been years since I have heard it and it brings back so many memories of my childhood, the Christmas plays at church, the concerts, etc. Thank you again and Merry Christmas to everyone. And please remember HE is the reason for the season.
Beautiful! Thank you for writing this in your news for all to see. I love your website and thank you for all for all you do and getting the news out to us all. Wonderful work. Have a wonderful Christmas night and New Year to come. Bless you Northescambia.com !
Absolutely the best story I’ve ever seen in any news outlets . thank you and thank God for his precious gift
Thank you William for putting the reason for the season from the Bible on the webpage. We all need to remember all those who are not having a wonderful Christmas. Hope you have a wonderful day and a Happy New Year!
Thank you for this story! So refreshing to have a news outlet to bring Christ into the light again!
Cool story bro
Thank you for sharing this message of hope ,William. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for willing coming to earth and giving Your life. Thank You for providing a plan of salvation for all mankind. ” For unto us a Savior had been born”…Merry Christmas to all!
How refreshing to see a news source sharing the gospel. Merry Christmas!
Thanks William and team for printing the Truth of the meaning of Christmas. May the Lord richly bless y’all for getting the True Gospel message out in print.
Many thanks.
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Thank you, William for sharing The Greatest Story Ever Told. Glory to God in the Highest…
Merry Christmas, happy birthday Jesus.
Wishing everyone in our area a blessed Christmas with their loved ones.
Many thanks to everyone who contributes to Nirthescambia.com for keeping our community informed thought the year.
And finally, a huge thank you to the women and men who put on a uniform and defend our country every day. The women and men of our armed forces, our local police, firefighters, EMT’s, doctors, and nurses who will be working to keep us safe instead of being with their loved ones. We are in their debt.
Thank you NorthEscambia.com for sharing the story of the birth of our Savior,Jesus Christ .Happy Birthday Jesus.
HALLELUJAH!!!
A MEN!!!!! Best story yet!!!
Merry Christmas! Thanks for not being afraid to share the story of how my Lord and Savior Jesus came to be straight out of Gods word.
Thank you, William and Merry Christmas!
Amen. And amen. Let us not forget why we have Christmas. Thank you….
Merry Christmas.
Thank you for sharing the Good News! Merry Christmas! He is the reason for the season!