Scripture for Christmas Eve
December 24, 2009 by Lillie
John 1:1-5
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.
Lord God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, You came into the world in the form of a tiny babe in a manger to shine Your light in the darkness. Open our eyes to see and our hearts to receive the light. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, ever one God world without end. Amen.
God bless you Lillie, wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
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Thank you, Karen. God’s blessings to you and yours as well.
Such beautiful verse, Lillie. and I love the prayer. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Let us remember the reason for the season!
Thank you, Dawn.
Merry Christmas!
Just finding this old post reminds me how quickly the year has passed, and how quickly Christmas season is upon us again
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Melbourne,
Time does speed past, doesn’t it?
It is amazing to me that a person could look at the beautiful world we have and not know there is an intelligence behind it all.
Case in point.
We were watching a commercial the other day showing a new toy, perhaps you’ve seen it, the robotic hamster.
A secular professor was there as well, and I asked him whether he felt the toy could have evolved naturally given enough time, in the way he posits our world evolved.
To our surprise he responded, no, of course not. Look at the little gears and the plastic housing. There isn’t any way that that could have happened for example in the oceans of our world or on dry land for that matter.
However, we pointed out, the person explaining the plastic toy was a billion times more complex. We challenged the professor and with a straight face, he said. Yes, but the woman explaining the hamster toy is living, and therefore, evolution is the answer. All by chance.
Of course, this is simply another example of the “found watch” story where someone finds a watch and knows for sure there was an intelligent designer involved.
It’s remarkable to me that secular humanists have closed off a banger for the big bang, but would never admit that a book they are holding could have been formed accidentally given enough time. A book, a trillion times less complex than the being holding it, but the secular professor insists we are simply accidents of nature. Same with the entire planet and its beauty.
Why would such a person be deemed an intellectual? Now that’s a mystery to me.
Its one thing to be agnostic. But to be an absolutist in the face of evidence to the contrary does not seem to be a very enlightened position.
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Vincenti,
I agree with you. That attitude is not intellect but ignorance and arrogance. I think atheists deny the truth because they want to be in control of their own lives—and when can’t be in control (which is most of the time if we’re honest), they want to blame it on the vagaries of chance rather than on an orderly plan by an omnipotent, omnisicient, and omnipresent God. They want their freedom and pride now, but they don’t realize what they are sacrificing for eternity.
All we can do for people like that is to pray for them.
Lille God bless you. You have give strenth to our bleif.
Imran,
Thank you. I’m glad these readings have been helpful. Wishing you a blessed year.
well i only want to say that Lillie your believe in God never break and your faith will increase continuously. keep it up
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Thank you, isha.
Lillie, that was an incredible quote. I am so glad that you used this for reference. I cant imagine a life without words and obviously GOD.
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Alan,
The beginning of the Gospel of John is one of my favorite Scripture passages.
Lillie God bless to you and your family.
Anna,
God bless you and your family also.
Lillie thanks for a wonderful Quote. There is nothing without God & God is everywhere.
You’re welcome, David.
What a fantastic quote and prayer selection. Thanks Lillie. I love the book of John – I try to read it in full once a year. Best to you and yours …
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Scott,
I, too, love the Book of John!
Thank you very much, that is a great quote. I hope you had a blessed year so far and many more to come.
Matt,
That’s one of my favorite Scriptures. Thanks for the good wishes.
Its always so good to see people with a strong belief in god and all the other things which make life beautiful and worth living every moment.
Lovely quote, made my day! God bless!
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God bless you, also, Nancy.
We should always remember the true reason for Christmas. It is to celebrate the birth of Christ and give thanks. Instead most of us are focused on parties, gifts and getting drunk.
Ali,
It’s sad that so many people forget why we celebrate.
I agree – I think the true spirit of the holiday is lost,in exchange for mass spending. Originally a small bit of pine was brought indoors during the winter, to savor the green of fall and coming of spring.
tc,
Keeping things simpler might help bring focus to the reason we celebrate. Going overboard on decorations, gifts, and parties takes our attention elsewhere.
It’s almost Christmas time once again and it’s great to remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Michelle,
As the season approaches and we get involved in all the activities, we do need to focus on what it’s all about.
I agree, I think many people have forgotten what Christmas is all about.
Nick,
Let’s do all we can to remind them!
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Catherine,
I will post Scriptures and prayers for the season beginning the first Sunday in Advent.
Such a beautiful message to all mankind. I think people should be reminded of this not only for Christmas. It applies to all everyday.
Jenny,
You’re absolutely right that we should focus on the Word of God every day.
Thanks so much for the ideas. Feels like every year we need to come up w/ something new and better, when in reality our people have told me they just want a simple message with some songs to sing along with. This is simply, yet can be done w/ excellence and class!
brittany,
The more elaborate we get in celebrating Christmas, sometimes the farther we get from the true meaning. A simple message and songs can be perfect.
Heartwarming message. Sometimes because of our busy schedules we tend to forget simple things. This simple message will create big impact in our lives.It lightens burden, gives hope and an inspiration. This message should no be passed on only in Christmas but even to the simplest and common days.
Jenny,
These words really define Jesus as God.
Happy holiday Everyone! What are your plans in this coming christmas? me I just go to church and pray and prepare some foods.
Eric,
We go to Midnight Mass and then spend Christmas Day with my sister and brother-in-law and stuff ourselves with good food. And give thanks for birth of our Savior.
This has got to be one of the most powerful 5 versus in the Bible. John Chapter 1:1-5. These 5 versus speak so much power into our faith. In the beginning was the word. He is, was and always will be the beginning of all things and the fulfillment of all things.
Paul,
Amen!