Good News
Posted By Russ Emerson on December 25, 2007 at 9:00 am
The Gospel of Matthew, verses 18 through 25:
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly.
But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. “She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet:
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel,”
which translated means, “GOD WITH US.” And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife, but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus.
Merry Christmas, Russ! And the same to Marge, Brad–yes, Brad ;)–and Cara.
You continue to be in my prayers, and I’m gratefully that your health is improving.
Keep up informed!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you John. Russ is blessed to have a friend like you. God bless and Merry Christmas!!
Amen! There is no greater gift that could ever be given us – the baby, Jesus Christ! Sent to save us from the tyanny of Satan.
Merry Christmas from the B’s to all of the E’s