Seeing Salvation this Christmas

The Lord has bared his holy arm
before the eyes of all the nations,
and all the ends of the earth shall see
the salvation of our God. Isaiah 52:10

What's His Name?

For unto us a child is born; to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. Isaiah 9:6-7

What Simeon Saw

Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to lyour people Israel.” Luke 2:25-32

John the Baptist's Purpose

John was to prepare people for this:

because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:78-79

Must We Believe in the Virgin Birth?

Good article by Al Mohler.

Jesus is the Father's Glory Revealed

And the Glory of the Lord shall be revealed; and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Isaiah 40:5

And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. Luke 2:9

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”. Luke 2

Oh, God, Please Come As You've Promised

Charles Wesley wrote thousands of hymns.  This is one of my favorites.

Come, Thou long expected Jesus

Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israel’s Strength and Consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.

Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a King,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne

A Baby Named Wonderful

Isaiah chapter 9:67

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;

And the government will rest on His shoulders;
And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace,
On the throne of David and over his kingdom,
To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness
From then on and forevermore.
The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.

My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation

St. Luke Chapter 2

25And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

26And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

27And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him the custom of the Law,

28then he took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

29“Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace, According to Your word;

30For my eyes have seen Your salvation,


31Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples,


32A LIGHT OF REVELATION TO THE GENTILES, And the glory of Your people Israel.”

Merry Christmas

May God richly bless all those who love His Son with great love and peace that passes all understanding.  Let us give glory to the Father for giving us His Son...the Baby Jesus.

The Canadian Mall Christmas Surprise

I have watched this multiple times and I get a little more emotional each time.  It's not because I haven't heard this before.  In fact, I have heard it hundreds of times.  But, there is something about these people proclaiming the name of the Messiah in a place (Canada) where that seems to be difficult to do these days.  And, what better way to proclaim it than with the most celebrated piece of the most awesome Christmas art ever produced (in my humble opinion).

What am I referring to?  Well, you'll have to check it out for yourself by clicking the link right here.