Today is Wednesday, December 24th, 2008; Karen's Korner #1473

"That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village,
guarding their flocks of sheep.
Suddenly an angel appeared among them,
and the landscape shone bright with the glory of the Lord.
They were badly frightened, but the angel assured them.
 
'Don't be afraid!' he said,
'I bring you the most joyful news ever announced,
and it is for everyone!
The Savior--yes, the Messiah, the Lord--
has been born tonight in Bethlehem.
How will you recognize him?
You will find a baby wrapped in a blanket, lying in a manger!'
 
'Glory to God in the highest heaven,' they sang,
'and peace on earth for all those pleasing him.'"
 
~~ Luke 2:8 - 14
 
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Bible Commentary:  "Some of the Jews were waiting for the Messiah to deliver them from Roman rule; others hoped he would deliver them from physical ailmentsl But Jesus, while healing their illnesses and establishing a spiritual kingdom, delivered them from sin. He outstripped all their expectations. People often set their own agenda for Jesus, and thus expect too little from him. His work is more far-reaching than anyone could imagine. He has paid the price for sin and opened the way to God. He offers us more than superficial political or physical changes--he offers us new hearts which will be ours for eternity."
 
THOUGHT:  Jesus came to give us LIGHT in the darkness; LOVE unconditionally; and LIFE which would last forever!

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