Think About It Luke 2:8-20

Think About It Luke 2:8-20

Luke 2 10 Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Luke 2 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Luke and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

Luke 2 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

Treasure and Ponder

A Celtic Prayer The palmful of the God of Life The palmful of the Christ of Love The palmful of the Spirit of Peace Trinity of grace.

A Celtic Prayer Even as I clothe my body with wool Cover Thou my soul with the shadow of Thy wing.

1. When you buy, wrap, give, or open a gift, think of all that the gift represents.

John 3:16 For God so love the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.

2. When you hear a Christmas carol, think about the meaning of the words.

Hark the herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled!”

What child is this who laid to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping?... This, this is Christ the king.

Silent night, Holy night Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at thy birth!

3. When someone extends season’s greetings, think about the reason for the season.

4. When you see a Christmas symbol, think about what it could represent.

5. When you hear a bell, let it be a call to action.

Treasure and Ponder… In every gift, remember that he is the greatest of all gifts. In every song, remember that he is the truth that we sing. In every greeting, remember he is the reason for the season. In every symbol, remember that he gives it a new meaning. In the sound of every bell, remember that he has called us to be his hands, his feet, the agents of his peace.

When you look for Jesus everywhere, that’s where you’re sure to find him.