SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS . . .

[Pearl]

The Christmas message is that there is hope for a ruined humanity - hope of pardon, hope of peace with God, hope of glory - because at the Father's will Jesus Christ became poor, and was born in a stable so that thirty years later He might hang on a cross. J. I. Packer

 

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The Christmas message is that there is hope for a ruined humanity - hope of pardon, hope of peace with God, hope of glory - because at the Father's will Jesus Christ became poor, and was born in a stable so that thirty years later He might hang on a cross. J. I. Packer

“The Eternal Being, who knows everything and who created the whole universe, became not only a man but (before that) a baby, and before that a foetus inside a woman’s body. If you want to get the hang of it, think how you would like to become a slug or a crab.”

C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

 

[Pearl]

The greatest gift you will ever receive will never be found under a Christmas tree. It is far too valuable to be stored in any other place but in the depths of your heart. Anonymous

 

[Pearl]

In the same manner in which we clean and prepare our homes in the anticipation of welcomed guests and family members this Christmas season, let us also prepare our hearts in anticipation of the Lord's coming. Christ, our most honoured and eagerly anticipated guest, desires to meet with us in a heart prepared for his arrival. So eager is he to meet with us that he offers to help us with our spiritual housecleaning, working with us; creating a resting place for Himself within our hearts. Katherine Walden

 

[Pearl]

Commercialisation has obscured the meaning of Christmas. The commercial has become more important than the carol. What man has to sell more important than what God has given. Anonymous

 

[Pearl]

Once, in our world, a stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world. C.S. Lewis.

 

[shortangel]

Amen Christmas is about God's son coming to earth for our salvation & maybe something from Saint Nickolas too

 

[Pearl]

The spirit of Christmas needs to be superseded by the Spirit of Christ. The spirit of Christmas is annual; the Spirit of Christ is eternal. The spirit of Christmas is sentimental; the Spirit of Christ is supernatural. The spirit of Christmas is a human product; the Spirit of Christ is a divine person. That makes all the difference in the world. Stuart Briscoe

 

[shortangel]

true

 

[Pearl]

This is Christmas: not the tinsel, not the giving and receiving, not even the carols, but the humble heart that receives anew the wondrous gift, the Christ. Frank McKibben

 

[Pearl]

Let's approach Christmas with an expectant hush, rather than a last-minute rush. Anonymous

 

[Pearl]

The birth of the Lord means peace on earth, but only for those "on whom his favour rests." Indeed, the Saviour's birth is a meaningless gesture by the appraisal of many persons. But for those people who receive Jesus as their personal Saviour and Lord, they find the peace that can only come from the favour or grace of God. The Logos International Bible Commentary

 

[GTW27]

So this is Christmas. Ever year without fail, around this time, I hear clearly a Christmas song in my heart. And here are a few words from it, "Fall on your knees"

 

[Pearl]

So this is Christmas. Ever year without fail, around this time, I hear clearly a Christmas song in my heart. And here are a few words from it, "Fall on your knees"

I love that song, 'Oh, Holy Night'

 

[Pearl]

When Christ entered our world, he didn't come to brighten our Decembers, but to transform our lives. Rich Miller

 

[Pearl]

 

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thank the LORD i live every day like this.

 

[shortangel]

Amen

 

[Pearl]

This Christmas will be the 45th since I became a Christian on 18th Dec 1977. Each one since then has been different but all good.

 

[Pearl]