Merry Christmas


December 25

Isaiah 9.2-7

The people walking in darkness
    have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
    a light has dawned.
You have enlarged the nation
    and increased their joy;
they rejoice before you
    as people rejoice at the harvest,
as warriors rejoice
    when dividing the plunder.
For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,
    you have shattered
the yoke that burdens them,
    the bar across their shoulders,
    the rod of their oppressor.
Every warrior’s boot used in battle
    and every garment rolled in blood
will be destined for burning,
    will be fuel for the fire.
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.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
    there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
    and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
    with justice and righteousness
    from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
    will accomplish this.

Just sitting with the text and enjoying the music this Christmas Morning

SongFor Unto Us

Prayer

Be near us, Lord Jesus, we ask you to stay close by us forever and love us, we pray.  Immanuel, we invite you to draw near and dwell with us.  Surround us with your tender, caring presence, that what we say and do in worship might prepare us to live forever with you in heaven.  In your powerful name we pray. Amen.