I did get to take a lot of nice Christmas pictures on this trip, but as I am away from my computer I am unable to any of it yet. No worries though, it will be along soon. I did have a few things I wanted to share.
First is a tradition I have made mine since I can remember. I would always, late on Christmas eve, turn out the lights and set a few candles about and with just the candles and Christmas tree I would read through the accounts of the Nativity. It has always meant a great deal to me. So I wanted to share with you my favorite account.
From the book of Luke chapter 2
1And 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.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4And 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:) 5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7And 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. 8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15And 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. 16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
I posted the KJV of this section because it is what my Grandpa always read the story from when I was a child and so it still holds meaning for me. I truly hope you have all had a very blessed and merry Christmas. I am going to put up a picture of the only fall colors I had this year, I know it is a tad out of season, but let the warm colors keep you warm on this cold and snowy day just as the light of our savior keeps you warm in your heart!
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