2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Luke 2:1-20 (NIV)
I pray this Christmas brings each of you the gifts of Love, Joy and Peace. May Christ fill your hearts to overflowing. And may the New Year bring you blessings.
Thanks for sharing the Scriptures about the birth of Christ. They never get old! Merry Christmas, Yvonne!
Merry Christmas Barbara. Wishing you the joy and peace of the season
I enjoyed your Scripture post, Yvonne, and the pretty graphics. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Jeannie. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Yvonne, thank you for sharing “the Christmas story,” my favorite scripture from childhood. Very well done! May I never grow beyond rejoicing in my Savior’s birth ❤️
Amen Evelyn. Merry Christmas 🎄
A most wonderful story Ms. Yvonne. One that I can never hear or read too much. God’s blessings and Merry CHRISTmas to you, Bill, and family.
Thanks JD. Merry Christmas to you both. Stay warm in this winter blast
Thank you for sharing this! It’s always important at Christmastime to read what the Bible says about Christ’s birth.
Thanks. I think it’s important to re-read it every year. Merry Christmas Jessica
I never tire of reading this Scripture, Yvonne. Merry Christmas to you!
Merry Christmas Annie.
I’m like Annie — never tire of this. I love the meme!
Thanks Candyce. Merry Christmas
Praying you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Merry Christmas Jennifer and happy new year
Amen. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas