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Joseph went up from the town of Nazareth to Bethlehem to register, under the orders of the Roman census, and took Mary along, who was expected to give birth. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, which fulfilled Scripture (Micah 5:2). Mary gave birth to her firstborn, the Messiah. There was no guestroom available, and so Mary wrapped the baby in clothes and laid him in a manger. It would be easy to grumble and complain in such circumstances, but King Jesus came meekly as a humble baby to be the Savior of the world. He is God’s gift to this world.
An angel appeared to the shepherds who were in the fields nearby and brought them a message of good news that would cause great joy for all the people. A Savior has been born to them! He is the Messiah, the Lord. A host of angels suddenly appeared, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” The birth of Jesus and the gospel brings us joy and peace. Let us worship the Lord for His great love and salvation.
Dec 25, 2025
A SAVIOR HAS BEEN BORN TO YOU
Passage: Luke 2:1-14
Key verse: 11
NIV
chapter 2
1. 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."
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Prayer: Father, thank you for the precious gift of Your Son that You have given to us. Fill us with your joy and peace today as we rejoice in what you have done.
One Word: A Savior has been born to you