But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Today's Thought: The birth of Christ is enough to absolve the suffering people face in this world, and His death is enough to absolve the suffering people may face in hell.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow penned:
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The Wrong shall fail,
The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good-will to men.”
It was the dawn of December 1863 that Longfellow was overcame with too much sadness. His wife died in a tragic fire in 1861; his son joined the Union Army and was injured. But while he heard the church bells ringing, he realized the greatness of God in the birth of Jesus Christ.
The birth of Christ is the source of hope for a troubled world. He is a Saviour and not just an example. Only Christ can meet the greatest need of people - the forgiveness of their sins.
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