Meaning of #Christmas in #scripture

It is written, " And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

And this taxing was first made when Cy-re-ni-us was Governor of Syria.

And all went to be taxed everyone into his own city.

And Joseph also went up to Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Ju-dae-a, unto the city of David which is called Beth-le-hem;

[because he was of the house and lineage of David].

To be taxed with Mary,, his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered,

and she brought forth her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger;

because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And lo, the angel of The Lord came upon them, and the glory of The Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, 'fear not! for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is Christ The Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you: ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger.'

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God and saying,

'glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will toward men. "

From The Holy Bible Luke 2:1-14; KJV.

Posted today 23 December 2023 at 7:24am by me Gloria Poole,RN,artist of Republic Missouri.

Hear of hear O Israel The Lord thy God is ONE God

I begin with that verse because of all the horrible news about the children of Abraham warring with each other.

I am adding scripture verses here to remind you WHO is in charge.

"Then The Word of The Lord came unto me, saying, 'O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith The Lord. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in Mine hand." Jeremiah 18:6, KJ,

" If that nation against whom I have pronounced turn from evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them. "Jeremiah 18:8, KJV.

" I The Lord search the heart. I try the reins, even to give to every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. "Jeremiah 17:10

"I will cause them to know Mine hand, and My might, and they shall know that My Name is THE LORD." Jeremiah 16:21b

"And I will redeem thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible. "Jeremiah 15:21, KJV

" But THE LORD is the true God. He is THE LIVING GOD and an everlasting King. At His wrath the earth shall tremble and the nations shall not be able to abide His indignation. He hath established the earth by His power. He hath established the world by His wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by His discretion. When He uttereth His voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth. He maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth the wind..."Jeremiah 10:10,12,13

" For if ye thoroughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye thoroughly execute Judgement between a man and his neighbor; if ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow; and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods, then will I cause you to dwell in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers forever and ever. "Jeremiah 7:5-7, KJV

" Fear ye not Me? saith The Lord. Will ye not tremble at My presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree that it cannot pass it; and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail. though they roar, yet can they not pass over it."Jeremiah 5:22, KJV

A reminder that the entire book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament of The Holy Bible, is about God's relationship to Israel and His warnings to them through the prophet Jeremeiah and His wrath upon them for disobedience, and His promise to restore them if they repent. I urge all to read The Holy Bible as they would read any other book, cover to cover, and understand the character, the love and the Judgment of God.

More scriptures from Jeremiah:

"Truly in The Lord is the salvation of Israel."Jeremiah 3:23b

"The Lord liveth in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness, and the nations shall bless themselves in Him; and in Him shall they glory."Jeremiah 4:2, KJV

"Proclaim there this word, and say 'hear The Word of The Lord...thus saith The Lord, amend your ways and your doings'.'Jeremiah 7:2-3, KJV

" Return thy backsliding Israel, saith The Lord, and I will not cause Mine anger to fall upon you. For I AM merciful, saith THE LORD, and I will not keep anger forever. "Jeremiah 3:12, KJV.

"Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith The Lord, and with your children's children will I plead. "Jeremiah 2:4, KJV

Posted today 8 Nov 2023 at 7:13am by me Gloria Poole, RN,artist, christian, born again believer in The LIVING LORD; and U S citizen, white, unmarried, twice-divorced woman , which is proof that God can use anyone. In my apartment in Republic Missouri where I moved on Jul 31, 2023, using m own internet and my own equipment. I am not an NGO nor do I have "not for profi"" status. I do not record who reads my blogs or in any way track those who do. I do what I do in service to My Saviour, and at my own expense.