The Reason For The Season

[MarkLuvsShuPing]

Luk 2:1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

Luk 2:2 ([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

Luk 2:3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

Luk 2:4 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:)

Luk 2:5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

Luk 2:6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

Luk 2:7 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.

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Luk 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Luk 2:9 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.

Luk 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Luk 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Luk 2:12 And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Luk 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Luk 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

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Luk 2:15 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.

Luk 2:16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Luk 2:17 And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

Luk 2:18 And all they that heard [it] wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

Luk 2:19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart.

Luk 2:20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

Luk 2:21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

[MarkLuvsShuPing]

To anyone and everyone who participated in or read the unfortunate postings in the 001 topic:

 

The story goes that Jesus was sent here to teach us how to love one another and to live in peace together. It requires forgiveness, first of yourself and then others, for how can we love anyone unless we know love for ourselves? How can we forgive others if we hold resentment in our hearts? How can we live together in peace if we can't recognize the simple truths of love and forgiveness?

 

Love and peace and forgiveness - let's celebrate the birth of the greatest teacher of these principals by following his example. It doesn't have to be a Christian thing because it's a human thing.

[bobmal99]

Could not have said it better myself, so I won't try.

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!!!

[egolessvegan]

Why do people have to wait until Christmas to get in that warm and fuzzy loving mode? Just a thought. Can't we celebrate every day?

Ken

[oregonknl]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ~!

 

 

(KIM, FEI, JET AND EVE ~!)

[maiyademama]

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Merry Christmas!

[Guest Gene]

B) Merry Christmas To All

[eeyore]

Nicely said Mark

 

To all, friends and enemies alike. I hope everyone has a nice holiday. Sorry for those that our loved ones can not be here, hopefully next year will be another story.

 

Take care and stay safe, God bless.

 

Thomas in snow covered Ohio.

 

 

[Kaige]

Merry Christmas to all and have a safe holiday