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Merry Christmas! The Story Of The Greatest Gift Of All
December 25, 2019
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
15 Responses to “Merry Christmas! The Story Of The Greatest Gift Of All”
Thank you so much for posting this. I am so happy that at a time when when it seems Christ is being taken out and away from so many things that this website is not afraid to post something so sacred as the word of God. Hope to see more of this! Great job and God Bless!
The real meaning of Christmas! Great post!
THANK YOU WILLIAM for printing about JESUS’S BIRTH!. The GREATEST thing that has ever happened. A gift for everyone who wants to dedicate their life to the SAVIOR! A SIMPLE PROCEDURE. Ask for forgiveness of one’s sins and for the LORD to come into one’s heart. Just think an eternity with the LORD JESUS CHRIST.
The greatest gift one could ever receive…Jesus Christ! Thank you for sharing the love. We need more of these beautiful articles!
AND HE SHALL BE CALLED JESUS
Amen and Merry Christmas!
William, Family and Staff,
Thank you for sharing the Truth as to what Life is all about……the greatest gift ever given, from the Creator of the universe and the Creator and giver of Life!!…..to only be sacrificed 33 years later on our behalf to pay a sin debt for each of us that each of us would never be able to pay on our own.
Thank you God!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, and Merry Christmas to all!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, William and family..and THANKS for SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS of NORTH ESCAMBIA.
Thanks be to the Lord! Thank you William for posting this! The most wonderful true story ever told! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone! Thanks for sharing the Biblical message William!
Merry Christmas to you and yours William! Thank you for always sharing “The Greatest Story Ever Told”. Wishing everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!
In this season where the true meaning tends to get lost, thank you William and Northescambia for keeping the true reason for the season out there. Thank you for all you do throughout the year! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and hoping for the best in 2020! Happy Birthday Jesus!
Thank you William and staff of North Escambia.com for sharing this amazing story. May you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As this year winds down thank you for the excellent job you do of keeping us informed. Sometimes it’s bad news but today it’s good news for sure. Happy Birthday Jesus .
“Happy Birthday, Jesus!” Thank you, William, for keeping Christ in Christmas!
Merry Christmas William and Jane and a happy 2020