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Good Things

by Everett Christian, McAlester, OK
2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. 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 that will cause great joy 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. - Luke 2:1-20(New International Version).

GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD

7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights. 9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. - Psalm 36:7-9(New International Version).

A QUOTE
Only when we are looking to God and keeping an open ear to His calling will we see His will and hear His voice. - Debbie Goodwin -
THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
It's when the fish opens his mouth that he gets caught. - From Don't Wait for Your Ship to Come In. . . Swim Out to Meet It! -

Words may show a man's wit, but actions his meaning. - From Proverbs for Daily Living -

NOTES
Today has been partly cloudy with a high temperature of 44 degrees and a low this morning of 26 degrees. I went to the Petsense store and then to Walmart at around 11:00 a.m. At 2:00 p.m. we had a wonderful Christmas dinner at my brother Charley's house with some of his family. I put the treats outside for the cats at around 4:30 p.m. I rested and napped a little after that with Tony. Tomorrow it will be just my family of cats and me at home for Christmas but that will be fine since we had a Christmas dinner today. I will probably go out for lunch depending on what is open. Snow is predicted here for tomorrow. I think it is supposed to arrive later in the day but we will see. It is real cozy here in my den or the living room. Since last time I have heard from Mary Jo (my great niece-in-law), Claudia (my great niece), Gail, Carissa (my granddaughter), Burlene, Debra, Alice, Doug (my nephew), Michelle and Gaetano. I always appreciate your e-mails. I have been having some problems with my computer hanging up on me while doing the Good Things. I have had to restart it 2 or 3 times. I will probably have to get my friend, Darren, come over and check it out.
The cats are fine. Rascal in his usual place. Tony just came in for a bite of food. I have seen all the others this evening.

I WISH EACH ONE WHO READS THE GOOD THINGS A BLESSED WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS.

In Christian Love, Everett
Posted to Religious by Que Clingerman @ 8:46 pm EST

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