This Is Why We Say Merry CHRISTmas

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register. 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. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to men on

whom his favor rests."

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." 

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, gloriying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Luke 2:1-20 (NIV84)

Every year my Grandpa Roper reads this story to us on Christmas Day. This story reminds us the real reason we celebrate this joyous occasion and why we say, "Merry Christmas!" and not simply, "Happy Holidays!"

I want to challenge you and your family to open your hearts while reading this story on Christmas Day. And to help share the real meaning, which is the foundation of this extraordinary Christian celebration: the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

If you haven't yet recieved the greatest gift ever, this is eternal life in Christ. Receive it today! God has given this through His Son to all people no matter what their situation in life may be. Click on this link to help you begin your relationship with our Savior. If you have recieved this great gift, but feel lost, please click on the link to help you restore your foundation with God.

http://faithloveandthecross-jennifer.blogspot.com/2011/12/i-need-savior.html 

Keep CHRIST in Christmas!!

(feel free to message me, I would love to help pray for you in your walk with God!!)