Matthew 1:18-21 (NIVUK)
18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: his mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.’
Merry Christmas! Christ is born! The Messiah has come through David’s line, Jesus, son of Joseph and the Son of God, come, like Joshua who brought God’s people into the Promised Land, to bring us into God’s Kingdom.
Stop for a moment and take stock. Today is the day we mark the birth of Christ. Take a moment to give thanks!
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