Happy Birthday Jesus, we PRAISE You!!!

Wise men, Shepherds, and the birth of Christ Jesus.  PRAISE GOD!

The time for the baby came; Jesus was born!  Mary gave birth to her first born.  A baby boy.  Emanuel; God with us.  Baby Jesus, wrapped in cloths.  His bed, a manger.  His guest room- was outdoors.

Here come the angels again!  This time to shepherds who were living in the fields, tending their flocks.  They witnessed the glory of the Lord, it was marvelous!  They were terrified because the glory of the Lord shown all around them.  But the angel of the Lord said to them, “Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people!”

The angel had more to say!  “Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you.  He is the Messiah, the Lord!  This will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.

Suddenly, a great company of heavenly hosts appeared with the angel, praising God saying:

GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST HEAVEN

AND ON EARTH

PEACE TO THOSE

ON WHOM HIS FAVOR RESTS.

And when the angels had left them and gone to heaven; they didn’t hesitate!  “Let’s go to Bethlehem, they exclaimed, “and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord told us about.”

Nothing like believing!  Miracles happen.  Guess what happened next?

The shepherds hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby (Just as the angel of the Lord said) wrapped in cloths, and found lying in a manger.

The word spread!  All who heard were amazed.  Mary treasured up all these things in her heart, pondering them!  (Luke 2)

Hallelujah!  Thank You Jesus! The things You have done are amazing, even Your birth.

Heavenly hosts praise You, your earthly believers praise You, and bring glory to you.

From Wise men, to Shepherds, to Your birth- and Praise, Praise Praise:  Glory to God in the Highest!  We give you our highest praise!  You give a present too: Peace to those (us) on whom God’s favor rests, thank You!

You have taught us wisdom from your Word (Proverbs and all through the bible) and have shown us in James 1:5 that if we NEED wisdom all we have to do is ask YOU!

You have shown us to be shepherds, (pastors, teachers, ministers) as you are the Great Shepherd of sheep, the Good Shepherd who lays down your life for the sheep (which are we) and you teach us, as you spoke to Peter to feed your lambs.

YOU CAME from heaven to earth, to be born of a virgin. Blessed a man name Joseph too; because he believed.  And they witnessed a wonderful thing!

And the Praises never end! 

The praises never end-  when we are sleeping, all around the world praise is still going on, visa versa.  The earth has Peace and Favor resting on the believer.  This pleases God!  

So many wonderful gifts opened that day, and never ends!  Scripture says: the reason Jesus was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth.  Everyone who is on the side of truth- listens to Jesus.

We all fall into the category of the title of this message!  Lets pray that the Lord open all He has, and gives us revelation!

We can be wise!

We can be shepherds, teaching men what the Lord has taught us!

We all were born- and us as believers: BORN AGAIN to truth, everyone who is on the side of truth LISTENS to GOD!

We all PRAISE our Father, worshiping Him in spirit and in truth!  Because His Spirit is Life to us!

Lets close with prayer.

Happy Birthday Jesus!  

Thank you for your birth.  It represents the beginning of life for us too.  

We pause right now to bless Your Holy name, with praise and thanksgiving in our hearts.

Thank you for wisdom, knowledge and understanding!  And if we need more, all we have to do is ask our generous God- who gives wisdom liberally without rebuking us!

Thank you that you taught us to be shepherds, ministers of your Word. Helping us to help others.  Bless Your Pastors as they minister about You, sweet Jesus.

Thank you for Your LOVE Father, for sending your only begotten Son because you loved this world- and seeing that you wanted us to be on the side of truth, by listening and by believing!  You generously gave another gift: Eternal Life- to the believer.

We submit ourselves unto you.  We believe in You and the Power of Your name.  Protect us Lord, and keep us from the evil one.  Thank you for Your favor that You allow to rest on us.

Lord this allow this prayer to bring glory to the name of Jesus.  With thanksgiving in our hearts, we bow to you, humbly.  We love you Jesus. I love you Abba- thank you from the bottom of my heart.  My gift to you: a surrendered heart, please except my gift.

In Jesus name, I pray.

Amen Jesus.