blessed... Christmas

Blessed. Christmas is one of those times. The times we realize we are blessed.

But then God gives blessings. Realize that. They aren’t something you made up on your own. There’s no luck or coincidence. It is a gift from God.

Think about it.

One of those times is when a baby is born. Of coarse I have never had a baby. I could not deal with the pain. But watching Julie, my wife, give birth to our three children and see the joy that comes right after… that is just amazing.

We are blessed. So are you!

Isaiah 9:6 NASB

For a Child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 7:14 NASB

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and she will name Him Immanuel.

Matthew 1:21 NASB

She will give birth to a Son; and you shall name Him Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

Luke 1:31 NASB

And behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you shall name Him Jesus.

Galatians 4:4-5 NASB

But when the fullness of the time came, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons and daughters.

Christmas blessing. Even more a blessed life.

Salvation and forgiveness. Life and abundant life.

We are blessed, and Christmas reminds us of the gift of heaven, the baby placed in the manger, our Savior who went to the cross, and our Jesus who conquered death, hell and the grave. He is alive and well caring for us.

Wonderful counselor. Mighty God. Everlasting Father. Prince of Peace. Immanuel, God with us. Jesus, savior from our sins. Jesus from a miracle birth. Sent from God.

We are blessed!

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