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Isaiah 40
1 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.
3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

2 Corinthians 1
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
20 For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.

Isaiah 7
14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.



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God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember, Christ, our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray

O tidings of comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy

 

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Some here were preparing a nativity scene recently, hope they are all set. :)
A carol group were arrested in central India. This news is also on BBC online. There are always people who do not want Jesus. The more they persecute Christians, the more the people would follow Jesus!
This region is heading towards a colder Christmas this year. Freezing temperatures in France and Britain too.
Fake snow in LA! :p It is available even here.:D Not many to enjoy it though, simply because it is fake!;)

More news to share or cheer up for this Christmas?
 
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A is for Angels, appearing so bright, telling of Jesus that first Christmas night.
"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host." Luke 2:13.

B is for Bethlehem, crowded and old, birthplace of Jesus by prophet foretold.
"But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel." Micah 5:2.

C is for Cattle, their manger His bed, there in the trough where He laid His head.
"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and
laid him in a manger." Luke 2:7.

D is for David and his ancient throne promised forever to Jesus alone.
"He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God
shall give unto him the throne of his father David." Luke 1:32.

E is for East, where shone the bright star which Magi on camels followed afar.
"Behold, there came wise men from the east asking 'Where is the king of the Jews?'" Matthew 2:1,2.

F is for Frankincense, with myrrh and gold, brought by the Wise Men as Matthew has told.
"And when they had opened their treasurers, they presented unto him gifts gold, frankincense, and myrrh." Matthew 2:11.

G is for God, who from heaven above sent down to mankind the Son of His love.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16.

H is for Herod, whose murderous scheme was told to Joseph in a nocturnal dream.
"The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise and take the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt... for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him." Matthew 2:13.

I is for Immanuel, "God with us," for Christ brought man back to the Father's house.
"Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14.

J is for Joseph so noble and just, obeying God's word with absolute trust.
"Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife." Matthew 1:24.

K is for King. A true king He would be, coming in power and authority.
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem; behold, the King cometh unto thee; he is just, and having salvation." Zechariah 9:9.

L is for Love that He brought down to earth God enfleshed in lowly birth.
"In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him." 1 John 4:9.

M is for Mary, His mother so brave, counting God faithful and mighty to save.
"And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word." Luke 1:38.

N is for Night, when the Savior was born for nations of earth and people forlorn.
"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night." Luke 2:8.

O is for Omega, meaning "the last;" He's eternal present, future and past.
"I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last." Revelation 22:13.

P is for Prophets, when living on earth foretold His redemption and blessed birth.
"I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a sceptre will rise out of Israel." Numbers 24:17.

Q is for Quickly, as shepherds who heard hastened to act on that heavenly word.
"And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger." Luke 2:16.

R is for Rejoice. The sorrow of sin is banished forever when Jesus comes in.
"And you will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth." Luke 1:14.

S is for Savior. To be this He came; the angel of God assigned Him His name.
"She will bring forth a son, and you will call his name JESUS, for he will save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21.

T is for Tidings of joy, not of danger, telling of Him who was laid in a manger.
"And the angel said unto them, Fear not for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Luke 2:10.

U is for Us, to whom Jesus was given to show us the way and take us to heaven.
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11.

V is for Virgin, foretold by the sage, God's revelation on prophecy's page.
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." Matthew 1:23.

W is for Wonderful, His works and His words, the King of all Kings, the Lord of all Lords.
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given... and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6.

X is for Christ. It's X in the Greek, Anointed, Messiah, mighty, yet meek.
"God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power." Acts 10:38.

Y is for Yes, called God's Yes in His Word; God's answer to all is Jesus the Lord.
"For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us." 2 Corinthians 1:20.

Z is for Zeal as it burned in Christ's heart. Lord, by thy Spirit to us zeal impart.
"And his disciples remembered that it was written, the zeal of your house has eaten me up." John 2:17.

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Christmas carols are fun, fun, here's Away in The Manger, I quite like this carol, my other favorites probably are God Rest Your Merry Gentlemen and Carol of the Bells. :D

 
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A German Pilot draws a Christmas tree with Airbus.

Christmas grips markets here(this region). How to dress fashionably this Christmas? Office Christmas parties!
How to avoid boredom this Christmas? :D:rolleyes:
Deceiving Gift exchange program on Facebook. To avoid this scam, the best thing to do is completely ignore it
altogether. Do not give out personal information to anyone!
How To Say "MERRY CHRISTMAS!" In 46 Different Languages
 

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Author: William Canton (1845-1926)

This gospel sang the angels bright:
Lord Jhesu shall be born this night;
Born not in house nor yet in hall,
Wrapped not in purple nor in pall,
Rocked not in silver, neither gold;
This word the angels sang of old;
Nor christened with white wine nor red;
This word of old the angels said
Of Him which holdeth in His hand
The strong sea and green land.

This thrice and four times happy night
These tidings sang the angels bright
Forlorn, betwixen ear and horn,
A babe shall Jhesu Lord be born,
A weeping babe in all the cold;
This word the angels sang of old
And wisps of hay shall be his bed;
This word of old the angels said
Of Him which keepeth in His hand
The strong sea and green land.

O babe and Lord, Thou Jhesu bright,
Let all and some now sing this night
Betwixt our sorrow and our sin,
Be thou new-born our hearts within;
New-born, dear babe and little King,
So letten some and all men sing
To wipe for us our tears away!
This night so letten all men say
Of Him which spake, and lo! they be
The green land and strong sea.

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Proverbs 22
29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

Matthew 2
2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him:

Psalm 40
16 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.

Matthew 2
11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

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So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Come, peasant, king, to own him.
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone him.

 
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Jesus’ birth was foretold by the prophets, acclaimed by the angels, feared by the Politicians, and rejected by the religious leaders of His day. He was born of a virgin in a cattle stall, laid in a feeding trough, and acknowledged as king by the wise men. It is significant to note that the Magi did not see Him as one destined to be king, but as one possessing status as king from His birth.

When reports of the birth of the "king of the Jews" (Matthew 2:2) reached Herod, he tried to kill the potential rival. Scripture tells us Herod ordered all the male children in Bethlehem and in that entire region who were two years old or under to be killed (Matthew 2:16). However, an angel of the

Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him”

(Matthew 2: 13).

What was it about this innocent Child that made Him such a threat to Herod? What prompted the Magi to recognize Him as King of the Jews and to worship Him—a tiny baby? What Child is this that evokes praise from the angels in Heaven when they announced His birth to the shepherds? What Child is this?

He was and is the hope of the downtrodden, the lover of sinners; He was and is, Healer, Deliverer, Redeemer, Savior, and LORD of Lords. He was and is, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. He was and is the Way, The Truth, and The Life. He was crucified to appease the wrath of God; was buried, and after three days rose victoriously from the grave conquering death and Hell. He appeared to His followers, ascended to the right hand of the throne of

God, sent His Holy Spirit to be our comforter, our teacher, and our guide. He is alive forevermore...
Praise Our Glorious Lord! \0/ \0/ \0/
BG, on point, he is the reason for the season. yesterday, today, and forever more.

Peace in Christ Yeshua.
 

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Hoping that everyone has a lovely, restful time and takes time out to thank the Lord for all He has done...whether we 'believe' in Christmas as it is now, or not.
Peace on earth, goodwill to all men.
If God can have Goodwill to all men...then, like Father like son...so should we as well!!
Bless you all.
 

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John 1
4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

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Bless you and your house @prashanthd
And may God pour out much wisdom and grace upon you in 2018

.....Helen
 
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Merry Christmas everyone, today we celebrate the greatest gift ever given, Jesus Christ, may you all have a wonderful Christmas
 
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you picture the pagan Christmas tree - this is understandable but should be rejected as soon as possible because a Christian Christmas tree was planted, around AD36, and grew and grows in England and now all around the world - lets know if there is one anywhere near you - mean while via google see [the Christmas tree petition]Wirral Globe and also [Glastonbury Christmas tree]History today - glad tidings of great joy = a saviour - twinc
 

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the updated modern version should be "while Christian shepherds watch their Christian flocks by night" - it should not go unnoticed that both the shepherds and their flocks are still in the dark as the bright light has now shone each Christmas over the centuries - twinc