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responding to the angels

  There are so many things happening in the Christmas story, and by the way, Christmas is one week from today.  I love to look at, re-read, and take in ann the aspects of this story and the truth it brings to us and our world. Within the story the angels show up several times to announce a birth, various aspects of Christmas.  In each announcement there are different responses from the people who hear from God and meet the angels with the message from God. As you read each announcement, take in the differences. Matthew 1:24  NLT When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife. Luke 1:38  NLT Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. Luke 1:18  NLT Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.” Luke 2:15  NLT When the angels had returned to heaven, the she...