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The Shepherds Watched Their Flocks and Sitting Among Friends #54

Jaime Wiebel — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:11:00 +0000

And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night. Just then, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the City of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! Luke 2:8-11

A shepherd’s job was to watch over the sheep. Watch the flock, so by night they would be safe. But this night was different. The message they received was unlike any other. A host of Heaven’s angels singing the praises of the Glory of this Newborn King.

It surely was a sight. The angel’s response was, “Do not be afraid!” The fear quickly turned to joy because they went straight to see all they had been told and when they found Jesus, wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger, they ran through the streets praising God.

The sheep they watched were blemished. In some way, imperfect. To see the perfect lamb must have truly been a sight for their watchful eyes.

We are those blemished lambs looked upon by our Good Shepherd (John 10:11) and because of that, we needed the perfect sacrifice to come and take our place.

We needed our relationship restored. Before Jesus came the only way to be forgiven for a time was through a sacrifice. That was never enough and was never meant to be. God needed a solution to be available for all and for all time. Because of our sins and blemishes, our relationship with God was broken and the only answer was through Jesus.

I am always amazed when I think of Jesus, leaving His perfect home, coming as a newborn babe. The most vulnerable state of a human’s reality. The dependence on others for our mere existence. Yet, God chose for that to be the path to accomplishing His work.

Not only was His path, to take on a human body but to take on the hardships of human life. To come as a servant. To be born in such a lowly place as a stable. To be laid in straw, in the manger, wrapped and covered only in swaddling clothes.

Why would God leave His Heavenly home to do all of that for me? For you? Love!

Love came down. Wrapped in those swaddling cloths. Wrapped in the protection of His Loving Father. Wrapped in the plan to save us and set us free. His arms wrapped up tight so one day they could be opened wide to welcome home His prodigal children.

For me? For You? Love!

The reason for Christmas, so the Shepherd could one day look His blemished sheep in the eye and see us as His perfect children. Through the cross, through His loving sacrifice, Jesus.

Emmanuel, God has come (Isaiah 7:14). He came to be with us. I love that He is willing to be a with us God. To show His power and love through the miracle of His One and Only Begotten Son.

For God so loved the world, that He sent His One and Only Son, that whoever believes in Him, will not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16

Whoever chooses to believe in God’s only Son, whoever chooses to turn their life and trust over to Him will not perish. You did not choose this life but you can choose where you spend your eternal life.

God came, took on the form of a man, it’s why we celebrate Christmas, so you and I could choose life.

While the shepherds watched over their fields that night….

Emmanuel came to be the God with us. Will you choose to Believe this Christmas?

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The 12 Praise of Christmas

Jaime Wiebel — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 06:55:00 +0000

The 12 Praise of Christmas

I love this time of year so much. How blessed we are that Christ came to dwell among us.

I know for many that it is so overwhelming with all the gift giving and pressures during time with family. I pray that you will find peace this season.

We will celebrate the coming of
The Prince of Peace.

I know that some people get frustrated because the real focus of our King and Savior is completely lost among all the hustle and bustle. I pray that you will be able to enjoy the moments and the beauty that surrounds us.

Here are The 12 Praise of Christmas for those trying to focus on the real reason for Christmas with great verses and some of my favorite songs. I hope these verses and songs will sing to your heart throughout this Christmas Season.(Each contains a link that will take you to the song.)

Day 1 – “For nothing is impossible with God” Luke 1:37

https://youtu.be/zzW_PmW-LzE – O Come O Come Emmanuel (1)

Day 2 –“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.” Matthew 1:21

https://youtu.be/C1DZA_TdBBI – Mary Did You Know? (2)

Day 3 – And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Luke 2:10

https://youtu.be/5IH8A86FLs0 Joy to the World (3)

Day 4 – The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14

https://youtu.be/4Zh-yR0pbmU O Holy Night (4)

Day 5 – On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11

https://youtu.be/5Vwu-t7QRaE Noel (5)

Day 6 – Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2:11

https://youtu.be/kQWKjTvPgiM What Child Is This (6)

Day 7 – For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

https://youtu.be/HLZzj4XXRqU For Unto Us A Child Is Born (7)

Day 8 – “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2

https://youtu.be/wRb9qkalMJk We Three Kings (8)

Day 9 – “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Micah 5:2

https://youtu.be/MhuQZXVDylU O, Little Town Of Bethlehem (9)

Day 10 – All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’). Isaiah 7:14

https://youtu.be/5BRVkgaIcaE Silent Night (10)

Day 11 – And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

https://youtu.be/97TnsBj4P70?list=PLczQ–lqXRpUdI8ut2UshdA8K0-MAgNrE

Away In A Manger (11)

Day 12 – For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ. Hebrews 3:14

https://youtu.be/EfnWnacuBiY O Come All Ye Faithful (12)

There are a lot of people looking for a little bit of hope this Christmas Season so please share this. Give them the hope of the gospel and they may just be moved by the spirit.
Have a wonderful Christmas.

Thank you to my husband, who helped me with all the references and selecting songs.

If you haven’t had a chance to link up with us or read all the wonderful links last Wednesday, Go to…
Peace for the Season and Sitting Among Friends Blog Party #2

To See the Sources of these songs…

Songs Sources

1. Artist: BarlowGirl Song: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Album: Home For Christmas (2008)

2. Published on Dec 11, 2012 “Mary Did You Know” performed by CeeLo Green featuring scenes from producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett’s epic miniseries THE BIBLE.

3. Published on Dec 7, 2013 This track features on our Christmas DVD and CD – Angels Sing: Libera in Ireland

4. Set to scenes from The Nativity Story… O Holy Night – by Josh Groban. Video Created by Youtube channel Tonycdrive.

5. Published on Nov 5, 2015 Official Live video for “Noel (feat. Lauren Daigle)” by Chris Tomlin

6. Published on Oct 29, 2014 Worship Lyric Video of “What Child is This” by Francesca Battistelli

7. Published on Dec 24, 2014 Written by: Theodoor Hogendoorn & Roel Bovenberg Composed by:Roel Bovenberg Filmed and edited by: Robbert Alblas

8. Airing on December 9th for the UPTV Music City Christmas Special.
Tenth Avenue North performs We Three Kings.

9. Kari Jobe – O Little Town of Bethlehem

10. Published on Dec 12, 2013 Kelly Clarkson’s Cautionary Christmas Music Tale Dec. 11 at 10 p.m (ET/PT) on NBC Featuring Trisha Yearwood and Reba McIntire

11. Published on Dec 6, 2012 Song Performed by Casting Crowns

12. Published on Sep 26, 2013 by Britt Nicole

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