A virgin named Mary, who was engaged to a man named Joseph, was
pregnant with the Son of God, which was the result of the miraculous
working of the Holy Spirit. When Joseph, to whom she was engaged, found
out, he, being a just man and not wanting her to be stoned to death for
having committed adultery, was trying to think of how he could quietly
break off their engagement. But while he was thinking about it, he fell asleep, and the Angel of the
Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, of the family of
David, do not be afraid to take Mary to be your wife. The Child she is
carrying is a miracle, conceived of the Holy Spirit. And she shall
bring forth a Son, and you are to call His name JESUS: for He shall save
His people from their sins.” Now all this was done that Isaiah 7:14 might be fulfilled, which was
spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, “Behold, a virgin shall
bewith Child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call
His title, “Emmanuel,” which means “God with us.” [Note: Mary's
pregnancy, like all pregnancies, involved a child, not a fetus, not an
embryo, not even a fertilized egg; she was with Child!] When Joseph woke up, he did as the Angel of the Lord had told him,
and he married Mary. And Mary remained a virgin until she gave birth
to her firstborn Son: and Joseph called His name
“JESUS” (Mt. 1:18-25).
And there were, in the same country, shepherds abiding in the field,
keeping watch over their flock by night. And suddenly, the Angel of the
Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord surrounded them: and
they were so afraid. And the Angel said unto them, “Fear not: for,
behold, I bring great news, which shall be a blessing to all people.
Just as the Word of God promised, your Messiah, Christ the Lord, has
been born today in Bethlehem, the City of David.” And this is
how you will recognize Him; you will find the Baby wrapped in a
receiving blanket, lying in an animal’s feed trough. And suddenly,
there was with the Angel, a multitude of the heavenly host praising God,
and saying, “Glory to God in heaven, and on earth, peace and good will
to all men.” And it came to pass, after the angels were gone, the
shepherds said one to another, “Let us go and see this thing which has
happened, this thing which the Lord hath made known unto us.” And
when they arrived in Bethlehem, they found Mary and Joseph, and
the Baby was lying in an animal’s food trough, just as they had been
told. And when they had seen Him, they told everyone what they had been
told concerning the Child, Israel’s Messiah (Lk. 2:8-17).
1The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. 2Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. 3There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard. 4 Their line[a] has gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world.
In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun, 5 Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoices like a strong man to run its race. 6 Its rising is from one end of heaven, And its circuit to the other end; And there is nothing hidden from its heat.
7The law of the Lordis perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lordis sure, making wise the simple; 8 The statutes of the Lordare right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lordis pure, enlightening the eyes; 9The fear of the Lordis clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lordare true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. 13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression.
14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. Makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul, He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies You anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Psalm 23:1-6
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Psalmul 23
(O cantare a lui David.)
1 Domnul este pastorul meu: nu voi duce lipsa de nimic.
2. El ma paste in pasuni verzi si ma duce la ape de odihna;
3. imi invioreaza sufletul si ma povatuieste pe carari drepte, din pricina Numelui Sau.
4.
Chiar daca ar fi sa umblu prin valea umbrei mortii, nu ma tem de niciun
rau, caci Tu esti cu mine. Toiagul si nuiaua Ta ma mangaie.
5. Tu imi intinzi masa in fata potrivnicilor mei; imi ungi capul cu untdelemn, si paharul meu este plin de da peste el.
6.
Da, fericirea si indurarea ma vor insoti in toate zilele vietii mele,
si voi locui in Casa Domnului pana la sfarsitul zilelor mele.
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Psalm 23 is often referred to as the Shepherd's psalm. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
TheOur Daily Bread
devotion for the day focused upon the great contrast between the things
of man and the things of God. Forty-six times in the Bible, we are
told man’s thoughts, words, deeds, and intentions, and then the
Word says, “But God….” Here are a few of the forty-six: But God warned a heathen king – Gen. 20:3. But God protected Jacob – Gen. 31:7. But God directed the life of Joseph – Gen. 45:8; 50:20. But God hindered Israel from entering the land – Ex. 13:18. But God delivered David from Saul - 1 Sam. 23:14. But God prevented David from building His Temple – 1 Chron. 28:3. But God fought Israel’s battle – 2 Chron. 20:15. But God will resurrect genuine believers – Ps. 49:15. But God is to be THE Judge – Ps. 75:7. But God prepared a worm - Jon. 4:7. But God alone forgives sins – Mk. 2:7. But God knows our hearts – Lk. 16:15. But God raised Jesus from the dead – Acts 13:30. But God loved us while we were still sinners – Rom. 5:8. But God chooses the foolish instead of the wise – 1 Cor. 1:27. But God alone saves – 1 Cor. 3:6-7. But God has called us to peace – 1 Cor. 7:15. But God is faithful – 1 Cor. 10:13. But God is merciful – Eph. 2:4
If I had read none of the Bible but just these short descriptions, I would learn several things about God:
1) He is definitely in control!
2) He loves all of mankind, sinner and saint alike!
3) He has a plan for each of us.
4) He is holds man accountable as THE Judge.
6) He is merciful.
7) He can be trusted to take charge of our lives.
The safest place in all the universe is being in the will of God!
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