8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas to you and the family Owen.
Peace on Earth to Men of Goodwill.
Merry Christmas to you and your family Owen, and may 2008 be a very happy and properous new year.
A very Merry Christmas! We’ll be looking for y’all to get out of the tundra soon! ![]()
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Owen!
A blessed Christmas, Owen, Wendy, the rest of the Robinson family, and the too-silent Jed.
A prayer for a safe and Merry Christmas, Owen, Wendy, and family. Continued blessings into the New Year.
Um, OK, we can let that slide. Now put down the Bible and finish the chore.
Merry Christmas!
You might be amused to know that today I posted lyrics and a link to a sacred harp song based on that passage.
Merry Christmas!