The Answer is to Repent

The answer for all sinners is to repent. In Luke 13:1-5, examples are given of bad that had happened to Galileans by Pilate and bad that had happened to eighteen when a tower fell on them. Jesus does not attribute the happenings to those involved as having more sin than others, but said, "...except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish" (Luke 13:3,5).

Jesus Heals and Delivers

Luke 4:18,19 (KJV)

18) The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

19) To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

Psalm 23 (KJV)

1) The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3) He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4) Yea, 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.
5) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6) 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.

Family Memorial

I am writing today in memory of my cousin, Patrick Watson, who went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2010. I knew Patrick as a quiet, kind gentleman who always seemed to have a smile on his face. I used to see Patrick and his wife, Teresa, in a popular retail establishment where I worked in town. Both of them were always cheerful. Both of them were happy parents as they often talked of their daughters. My thoughts and prayers go out to Teresa and family. May God comfort them at this time. Amen!

Jesus Grows in Spirit, Wisdom, Stature and Favor

Jesus, the child, grew to be strong in spirit. His wisdom and stature increased as well as His favor with God and man (Luke 2:40,52).

Jesus, Our Saviour, Born Unto Us

Luke 2:6-20 (KJV)

6) And so it was, that, while [Joseph and Mary] were [in Bethlehem], the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7) And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8) And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9) And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10) And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, 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.

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.

15) And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

16) And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

17) And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

18) And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

19) But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

20) And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

Joseph and Mary Go to Bethlehem

Luke 2:1-5(KJV)

1) And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

2) (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4) And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.