(~) The Christmas Alphabet
Author Unknown
[A] is for Angels, appearing so bright, Telling of Jesus that first
Christmas night.
"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of theheavenly host."
Luke 2:13
[B] is for Bethlehem, crowded and old, Birthplace of Jesus by prophet foretold.
"But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, out of thee shall he come forth unto me
that is to be ruler in Israel." Micah 5:2
[C] is for Cattle, their manger His bed, There in the stable where He laid
His head.
"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling
clothes, and laid him in a manger." Luke 2:7
[D] is for David and his ancient throne Promised forever to Jesus alone.
"He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the
Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David." Luke 1:32
[E] is for East, where shone the bright star Which Magi on camels followed
afar.
"Behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem, saying, Where is
he that is born King of the Jews?" Matthew 2:1 & 2
[F] is for Frankincense, with myrrh and gold, Brought by the Wise Men as
Matthew has told.
"And when they had opened their treasurers, they presented unto him gifts:
gold, frankincense, and myrrh." Matthew 2:11
[G] is for God, who from heaven above Sent down to mankind the Son of His love.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life."
John 3:16
[H] is for Herod, whose murderous scheme Was told to Joseph in a nocturnal
dream.
"The angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise and
take the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt... for Herod will
seek the young child to destroy him." Matthew 2:13
[I] is for Immanuel, "God with us," For Christ brought man back to the
Father's house.
"Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name
Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14
[J] is for Joseph so noble and just, Obeying God's word with absolute trust.
"Then Joseph being raised form sleep did as the angel of the Lord had
bidden him, and took unto him his wife." Matthew 1:24
[K] is for King. A true king He would be, Coming in power and authority.
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem:
behold, they King cometh unto thee; he is just, and having salvation."
Zechariah 9:9
[L] is for Love that He brought down to earth That night in the stable in
lowly birth.
"In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent
his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him." 1
John 4:9
[M] is for Mary, His mother so brave, Counting God faithful and mighty to save.
"And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according
to thy word." Luke 1:38
[N] is for Night, when the Savior was born For nations of earth and people
forlorn.
"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field,
keeping watch over their flock by night." Luke 2:8
[O] is for Omega, meaning "the last;" He's eternal: present, future and past.
"I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the
last." Revelation 22:13
[P] is for Prophets, when living on earth Foretold His redemption and
blessed birth.
"I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there
shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel."
Numbers 24:17
[Q] is for Quickly, as shepherds who heard Hastened to act on that
heavenly word.
"And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying
in a manger." Luke 2:16
[R] is for Rejoice. The sorrow of sin Is banished forever when Jesus comes in.
"And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his
birth." Luke 1:14
[S] is for Savior. To be this He came; The angel of God assigned Him His name.
"She shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS, for he
shall save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21
[T] is for Tidings related to all, Telling of Him who was born in a stall.
"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good
tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Luke 2:10
[U] is for Us, to whom Jesus was given To show us the way and take us to
heaven.
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is
Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11
[V] is for Virgin, foretold by the sage, God's revelation on prophecy's page.
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and
they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with
us." Matthew 1:23
[W] is for Wonderful, His works and words The King of all Kings, the Lord
of all Lords.
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given... and his name shall
be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6
[X] is for Christ. It's X in the Greek, Anointed, Messiah, mighty, yet meek.
"God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power." Acts 10:38
[Y] is for Yes, called God's Yes in His Word; God's answer to all is Jesus
the Lord.
"For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the
glory of God by us." 2 Corinthians 1:20
[Z] is for Zeal as it burned in Christ's heart. Lord, by thy Spirit to us
zeal impart.
"And his disciples remembered that it was written, the zeal of thine house
hath eaten me up." John 2:17
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