Today’s Devotion written by Pastor Roy Squyres.

Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, he Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” 

But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” 

Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” 

And the angel answered and said to her, “the Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. For with God nothing will be impossible.”

Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. (Luke 1:26-38)

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”

Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus. (Matthew 1:18-25)

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” (Matthew 2:1-2)

 So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet:

‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel. (Matthew 2:5-6)

And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. (Matthew 2:8-11)

The greatest gift that Heaven and Earth has ever seen, is the gift of God Himself (the Lord Jesus Christ) and his love for you, the Lord Jesus Christ. Has the world and its commercialism of Christmas numbed your heart of the true meaning of Christmas, Gods Love for us? Has the enemy of our souls robbed, stolen and killed the love that God has given to us in Jesus? After all, this is the time of the year to remember God’s gift of love, and celebrate the birthday of our Lord and savior and his love for us.

Shouldn’t we anticipate His gifts in our homes and in our heart and spirit, looking forward to opening “ANEW” fresh gift of his love to us, our families and friends. Remember, a gift is not a true gift unless it is openend and then received in your heart. The only way to experience and receive the loving gift of God’s love for you is to ask Him into your heart to love you as only He can.

You will let him love you this Christmas Birthday Celebration, won’t you?

Ask the very love of God himself into your soul home and expect the greatest gift of love to over Joy you’re very interbeing. Have the best joyous Merry Christmas this year ever!

Prayer:

Loving Heavenly Father send your greatest gift of love into each and every soul who reads this message. Overwhelmed their heart spirit with your loving presence and Your most awesome gift of Creation. The eternal love in Your son Jesus Christ the lord and savior of mankind. We thank you, as we celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ! The greatest gift of all amen.

Happy birthday Lord Jesus!

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