Saturday, December 24, 2005

Merry Christmas

For all of you the story of the first Christmas Day. The true reason mum, Grampie and me celebrate this time of year.

Luke 2: 1-20 (King James Version)

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 Judea, 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.

Merry Christmas, God Bless You All.

5 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas, Derby and to your Mama too. I have Midnight Mass on BBC Radio because I start falling asleep earlier and earlier now. The Bishop of Leeds read the Christmas story from Luke you put up. It is my favorite Gospel story. Caesar and Drac my kitties found their presents so I let them have them earlier So I have two zonked kitties and I am listening to the beautiful choirs and the old fashioned carols. I hope that you are relaxing with your mom and Grampie, it's nice to be with those you love on Christmas Eve.

    May you and your family have a safe and blessed New Year.

    Mary Kay, Caesar and Drac

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  2. Merry Christmas Derby & his family! Glad to see this post!! :)

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  3. Oh Derby, thanks for letting everybean and poodin' know the real reason we celebrate! Have a very Merry Christmas!

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  4. Thankies for the real Christmas story Derby. :) Merry Christmas Derby and Derby's Mum and all of Derby's family and friends :)
    Love,
    Sanjee and Boni and Mini and Mommy

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