Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” — Luke 2:11-12
Today we attend two services to celebrate our Savior's birth.
The Messiah, our Lord.
Born as a baby, lying in a manger.
The King of love, my Shepherd and Lord.
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. — Isaiah 7:14
The prophets foretold it long before it happened.
The wise men saw the star in the East.
The angels told the shepherds.
And Anna and Simeon waited in the temple to see Jesus, our Lord.
Jesus, Immanuel, God with us.
What a Savior!
The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed." — Luke 2:33-35
Simeon was waiting there to see the promised Messiah.
When he saw Jesus, he blessed his family.
And he prophesied about Jesus that He will cause the falling and rising of many.
And Christ will be a sign that the world will speak against.
He will reveal the hearts of people everywhere.
We welcome Jesus into the world!
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. — Isaiah 7:14
And the Lord always keeps His promises.
God told us He would give us a sign of that special birth.
A virgin will conceive and have a Son.
He will be called Immanuel, Prince of Peace.
His kingdom will have no end.
We will welcome His birth with a service of lessons and carols on Christmas Eve this year.
"This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” — Luke 2:12
They said there would be a clear sign of the Christ child.
The shepherds were told to look for a baby wrapped in cloths.
That baby would be lying in a manger.
The feed trough for oxen.
From this humble birth our Savior came.
We anticipate His come with expectation and joy!
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. — Isaiah 7:14
Mary gave birth to a Son.
God told her to call Him Immanuel, which means "God with us."
Jesus gave His life to redeem us from our sin.
We are grateful.
Last night was our Christmas candlelight concert to celebrate with music and carols.
To God be the glory.
Instead of the thornbush will grow the juniper, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow. This will be for the Lord’s renown, for an everlasting sign, that will endure forever. — Isaiah 54:13
And they visited Carroll's Bakery in Spencer.
Kirk's mom and dad rented the apartment above it when they were first married.
Gary delivered bread for them.
Kirk met the current bakery owners, who have been there for 31 years.
They are ready to retire next year and are trying to sell it.
But they have not had any takers so far.
Even at $330,000.
Such a deal.
Here's a photo of Gary with the guys on their road trip back to Iowa.
Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. — Luke 2:34-35
And he praised God for sending Jesus.
He went on to tell about how God would use Jesus to save the world.
We are grateful that Jesus has filled our hearts with His love.
And that He has sent His Holy Spirit to guide our lives.
And that He has blessed us with wonderful family members who pray for us.
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” — Luke 2:11-12
Today a Savior has been born.
Jesus, the Messiah, our Lord.
The shepherds found Him lying in a manger.
Then they rushed off to tell everyone of the miraculous birth.
Christ is born!
