This is how the birth of

...Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.

Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins."

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:

"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"—which means, "God with us."

When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.

But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. Matthew 1:18-25

From Journaling Woman: I want to wish each and every person that reads my blog a very Merry Christmas and continued blessings I pray over you for the New Year. I want to thank you all for allowing me to be a part of your reading life through my blog. I get so much enjoyment in writing my posts. So, I hope your holidays are the best. I will see you in the New Year with new writing to entertain you... and me. The promises of a New Year are refreshing. May each dream you dream and each goal you set be yours. See you then. ~Yours ~Teresa

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