Merry Christmas! The Story Of The Greatest Gift Of All

December 25, 2023

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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 a 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!

  1. And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
  2. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
  3. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
  4. 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:)
  5. To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
  6. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
  7. 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.
  8. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
  9. 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.
  10. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
  11. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
  12. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
  13. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
  14. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
  15. 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.
  16. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
  17. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
  18. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
  19. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
  20. 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

13 Responses to “Merry Christmas! The Story Of The Greatest Gift Of All”

  1. Jim on December 25th, 2023 11:04 pm

    Thank you and God bless you for putting be the Truth out there. Glory to God!

  2. Agatha on December 25th, 2023 8:24 pm

    well said!

  3. dave lamb on December 25th, 2023 5:40 pm

    THANKS WILLIAM
    A story that needs to be told and retold more often

  4. Chris on December 25th, 2023 4:59 pm

    Best gift I ever received was salvation.

  5. Chris on December 25th, 2023 2:16 pm

    Thank you for putting this portion of Scripture online. This truly is the Greatest Gift ever given to the mankind – our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ who came into the world to save sinners. Have a blessed day!

  6. Frank on December 25th, 2023 11:57 am

    The greatest event in the history of men.
    Thank you lord Jesus for you unspeakable gift to us on the cross.

  7. lil james on December 25th, 2023 10:48 am

    Thank You to the Editor, for publishing and sharing, The Greatest Story ever told to man. Merry Christmas to All !

  8. Mike Spinks on December 25th, 2023 10:03 am

    Thanks for sharing the wonderful story of Christmas!! Like Linus told Charlie Brown,
    ” and that, Charlie Brown, is the true meaning of Christmas.”

  9. Paul on December 25th, 2023 9:43 am

    Reconciliation with God, if you choose to believe. Thank you, Northescambia, for staying true to HIM first. Have a blessed and peaceful Christmas and 2024.

  10. Serena on December 25th, 2023 9:28 am

    God gave us the greatest gift, Jesus, His son! Accepting Jesus into our heart is the best thing to do! Merry Christmas

  11. Honest John on December 25th, 2023 9:20 am

    Thank you William and staff for sharing this story of the birth of Jesus. May you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. John 3:16-17

  12. Dodi on December 25th, 2023 8:41 am

    Yes Indeed!!!

  13. Susan on December 25th, 2023 2:24 am

    It is the greatest gift anyone can receive, accepting Jesus as their Lord and Savior!