NEW

 

NEW

A new year, a new page, a new resolve, a new plan -

a chance to begin again

we all tend

to yen.

One-by-one days add up to become a year

filled with memories – some sad and some dear.

The old year has passed, the New Year begun

at midnight when "Auld Lang Syne" has been sung.

Did you know "Auld Lang Syne" means the good old times?

The ones left behind - and the ones to be born in time.

Each day dawns like a new blank page,

surprises await at each new phase.

Some anticipated and some are not

for no one knows for certain their lot.

Each day new memories are being made

that you might record on a new blank page.

If you have made a resolution this New Year

you have made a resolve to change in the new year.

Every day we have a new choice -

to choose how we respond is our voice.

Choices bring about change if one is steadfast.

Determination keeps us doing the task.

A new plan to begin all over again

is written in God’s Word again and again.

Don't start the New Year without knowing

God the Creator – who's all knowing.

He knows what you struggle with each new day

and has a plan to come to your aid.

God is as close as a prayer away

so start your New Year in this new way.

Simply say, Dear Heavenly Father...

for with God it's never a bother,

to hear and answer our prayers in His time -

with pages of memories for "Auld Lang Syne."

Behold, I make all things new.

Revelation 21:5

Forget the former things;

do not dwell on the past.

See, I am doing a new thing!

Now it springs up;

do you not perceive it?

I am making a way.

Isaiah 43:18-19

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Tracks

Yesterday it snowed

a white fluffy, load

of frozen crystals

which now sparkle

as today’s sun

shines upon.

Today’s sun also shines upon

tracks left late last night by someone

uninvited, a trespasser,

whose telltale tracks today tattle

when they strolled

through the snow.

They’re looking for something to eat.

Perhaps evergreens taste sweet.

But these trespassers are in for a surprise

as in the fall these evergreens were sprayed, that’s why,

with stinky deer-deterrent...

so the trespasser – turned and left.

Their tracks lead right up to the bush

then their tracks stopped – before reached.

Did their nose twitch?

Is that why they switched

their journey to the azalea

under the picture window?

This deer-deterrent smelled like rotten eggs.

Not pleasant, I assure you it wasn’t, ugh,

as the evergreen shrubs were sprayed

and the azaleas were also sprayed

with hopes to deter this winter’s

uninvited critters.

Their tracks continued on.

Someone else they would con.

Someone’s evergreens

would be eaten

late last night

in the starlight.

* * * * *

Have you been conned?

Has something happened

that left you stricken -

perhaps sickened,

or a hurtful demise

because of someone’s lies.

Realize that satan uses people

to accomplish his conniving goals.

Also realize that unforgiveness

is also one of satan’s demises,

for unforgiveness separates

and will usually lead to hate.

Hate is not God’s plan for you.

God’s plan is one of love, it’s true.

Love and unforgiveness are opposites.

Unforgiveness will cause hardness of heart.

This is what satan planned.

It’s time to stay his hand.

Forgive as God lovingly forgave you.

Realize Satan uses people to

act out his plan

to harm humans.

He uses people as pawns.

Be on the alert. Run.

Love your enemies,

do good to those who hate you,

bless those who curse you,

pray for those who mistreat you.

Luke 6:27

Forgive us our sins,

as we also forgive everyone who sins against us.

Luke 11:4

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances

you may have against one another.

Colossians 3:13

Be self-controlled and alert.

Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion

looking for someone to devour.

Resist him, standing firm in the faith.

I Peter 5:8-9

If you were to visit you would see evergreen bushes surrounded by rusting fencing. There would also be netting covering other bushes during the winter months. There’s a section of electric wire strung to discourage these midnight uninvited guests. The downside to wire is that heavy snows cause deer to cross un-deer-terred. Despite how many deterrents I come up with, they still trot across the road to forage. God-given intelligence leads their nose to where tasty morsels await their tasting. Perhaps the only solution would be to plant what they don’t like. What are your suggestions? I can be contacted at http://lifeisagardenparty.blogspot.com

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GREAT THINGS

 

GREAT THINGS

A miracle: a great and good work that only the one true God can do – a miracle for sure.

Mary glorified God with rejoicing for the great things God was doing through her.

Not only for choosing her to be the mother

of Jesus, the Son of God, the promised Savior,

but for God's mercy to all generations,

God's forbearance seen everyday in action.

What a great thing God's gift of mercy is!

Undeserved for sure. God is so gracious!

Compassionate.

Faithful. Patient.

Abounding in loving-kindness which endures forever.

And thankfully hearing and, in His time, answering prayers.

Consider what a great thing God's mighty deeds (miracles) are.

Speaking forth night and day, the sun, the moon, the stars,

vegetation,

animals, humans...

starting with creation -

then bringing salvation!

Great things - lifting up the humble,

causing the proud in heart to stumble.

God sees, God hears, God is concerned, God knows,

God can fill the longing of our soul;

while also enacting His justice

on those who pervert righteousness.

Great things – filling our hungry souls -

including heart, mind - and spirit also.

God does desire the best for us

lovingly honored through faith and trust.

Like Mary, pray a prayer of thankfulness to God

then look for God’s blessings on the journey you trod.

What great things God has done for us!

What great things God has planned for us!

What great things are available when we, like Mary,

rejoice in God, our Savior, and bring God glory.

I know you can say with me, God has done great things.

That God should love you and I, what a great thing!

* * * * *

How God desires that we be like Mary -

that our soul and spirit give God glory!

To be so in tune with God's will for us

that our words and thoughts glorify Jesus!

We all can say, like Mary, God has done great things for us.

May we use God's blessings to us to glorify Jesus.

One blessing is God's mercy, God's love for us despite our actions.

This is one blessing that God extends toward all generations.

Every day God performs mighty works, miracles,

when prayer is answered for something that seems quite impossible.

What great thing has God granted you recently?

Like Mary, are you praising and giving God glory?

God will bless you when you worship Him

with words of praise and thanksgiving.

May giving God glory

be your life's story.

And Mary said:

“My soul glorifies the Lord

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

for he has been mindful

of the humble state of his servant.

From now on all generations will call me blessed,

for the Mighty One has done great things for me -

holy is his name.

His mercy extends to those who fear him,

from generation to generation.

He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;

he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.

He has brought down rulers from their thrones

but lifted up the humble.

He has filled the hungry with good things

but has sent the rich away empty.

He has helped his servant Israel,

remembering to be merciful

to Abraham and his descendants forever,

even as he said to our fathers.”

Luke 1:46-55

The Lord said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people...

I have heard them crying out...

and I am concerned about their suffering.

So I have come down to rescue them...”

Exodus 3:7-8

This happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God...

He has delivered us... Past

He will deliver us. Present

On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us. Future

II Corinthians 1:9-10

Praise the Lord, O my soul,

and forget not all his benefits -

who forgives all your sins

and heals all your diseases,

who redeems your life from the pit

and crowns you with love and compassion,

who satisfies your desires with good things

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle.

Psalm 103:2-5

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,

for his compassions never fail.

They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23

Be glad and rejoice.

Surely the Lord has done great things.

Joel 2:21

Take a moment to read the following from Psalm 146.

Quite similar to Mary's prayer starting at Luke 1:46.

A verification of Mary's believing faith

through a spiritual upbringing and her heart of grace.

Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,

whose hope is in the Lord his God,

the Maker of heaven and earth,

the seas, and everything in them -

the Lord, who remains faithful forever.

He upholds the cause of the oppressed

and gives food to the hungry.

The Lord sets prisoners free,

the Lord gives sight to the blind,

the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down,

the Lord loves the righteous.

The Lord watches over the alien

and sustains the fatherless and the widow,

but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.

Psalm 146:5-9

When you read the word "great" throughout the Scriptures daily

perhaps you could transpose great to mean extraordinary

and come to realize God's amazing grace, also extraordinary.

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GIVING

 

GIVING

Joseph gave his obedience.

His obedience was expedient.

Only once did he question God's request.

From then on, obeying God was his quest.

Mary gave God reverence.

Her prayers were godly and precious.

Generations have called her blessed.

Giving reverence was giving her best.

The innkeeper gave, he was courteous.

There was no time to be more gracious.

Though seemingly his second best,

he gave shelter and rest to his guests.

The cattle also gave their assistance.

A feeding trough became a cradle in its substance.

Though humble, giving was expressed,

to this welcome surprise guest.

The angels gave praise surrounded by brightness

for they were adorned with God's holy radiance.

Praising God was expressed.

When we praise God, we are also blessed.

The shepherds gave testimonial with assurance

for they had seen God's heavenly hosts beingness.

Mary and Joseph were extravagantly blessed

when they heard of these events so boldly professed.

The star gave its brilliance

through its lone persistence.

Leading and guiding the wise men from west to east.

It was God leading the way through the long distance.

The wise men gave perseverance,

not stopping until they reached their pursuance,

then giving the Christ-child their best -

myrrh, frankincense, and gold in a chest.

* * * * *

Yes, Christmas is a joyous season of giving,

but our focus shouldn't be on gifts we're receiving.

Our focus should be on that first gift

given to the world in Bethlehem one night.

We celebrate the birth of God's Son, Jesus,

in December when we celebrate Christmas.

It's not about the tree, the toys, the parties, the presents.

The real, true Christmas is about God's gift.

God's gift to us: His Son.

What will you give Him, dear one?

He desires you give Him your heart.

He's only a prayer away, so start:

Dear Heavenly Father,

I believe in my heart that your Son, Jesus,

came to earth to die in my place, my sacrifice.

Jesus came to save me because I am a sinner

and I need a savior. I accept Jesus as my Savior.

Thank you, Jesus. Amen.

When Joseph woke up,

he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him

and took Mary home as his wife.

Matthew 1:24

And Mary said:

"My soul glorifies the Lord

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior."

Luke 1:47

She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger,

because there was no room for them in the inn.

Luke 2:7

An angel of the Lord appeared to them,

and the glory of the Lord shone around them.

Luke 2:9

The shepherds returned,

glorifying and praising God

for all the things they had heard and seen,

which were just as they had been told.

Luke 2:20

The star they had seen in the east

went ahead of them until it stopped

over the place where the child was.

Matthew 2:9

"Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?

We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."

Matthew 2:2

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The Most Amazing Story

 

THE MOST AMAZING STORY

The announcement of a baby, Christ the Lord,

      was heralded by angels or Heavenly hosts at the time of Caesar Augustus

      who issued a decree that a Registration or census be taken Bethlehem. This was after another

    angel told Mary "nothing is Impossible with God." This announcement was

                          proclaimed to Shepherds who then hurried to Bethlehem

                                  and later Testified that they did

                      find a baby, in a Manger, with his mother Mary

              and Joseph just as the Angel said.

                                          The Savior was indeed born!

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STABLE

 

STABLE

Sawn from rough-hewn wood

to house cattle it would

one starry night host a guest

that the world could never guess.

Did the innkeeper realize

or was he in for a surprise?

This stable in which donkeys and cows

daily sought shelter and bedded down

was loaned to God one wondrous night

to Joseph and Mary, his wife.

Did the cattle realize

or were they in for a surprise?

This lowly stable, though crudely made,

is where the shepherds found Jesus laid

in a manger box -

the cattle's feeding trough.

Did the manger realize

or was it in for a surprise?

You see, the world expected a King

born in pomp and circumstance to bring

salvation to the world,

not Jesus Christ the Lord

born in a humble stable

shared with barnyard animals.

His birth, quite remarkable,

with wonder filled that stable,

was rejected by the curious

and even made others furious.

So many curious never realized

and would be in for a bigger surprise.

Messiah was born that night

in a stable filled with delight

for when the shepherds entered in

that stable there by the inn

they found their Savior

who would bring favor.

They were in for a surprise

and that wonder and surprise

became their bold testimony

still today making history

as they went and told

so the whole world would know.

* * * * *

That little unpretentious stable by the inn

housed the One who provides stability within.

Good news! With God in you

your life is stable too

for God will remain steadfast

despite whatever comes to pass.

God can use the mundane

to bring praise to His name.

Never think God can't use you

for your life has worth and value.

God has for you a unique plan and purpose

and He's preparing you for the Master's use.

Sometimes God uses the pain of humbling

to prepare you for good that's someday coming.

Learn to ask "what is God teaching me"?

Seeking God will provide stability.

It takes faith to realize.

You'll be in for a surprise!

This will be a sign to you:

You will find a baby wrapped in cloths

and lying in a manger.

Luke 2:12

The God of all grace,

who called you to his eternal glory in Christ...

will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

I Peter 5:10

He guides the humble in what is right

and teaches them his way.

Psalm 25:9

(God) gives grace to the humble.

James 4:6

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A NEW WAY

 

A NEW WAY

Miles and miles of dry, sandy terrain behind them

with miles and miles to go under the hot sun

the wise men had come a long, long way from afar

being led along a NEW WAY by a bright star, His star.

No map to guide them along the way.

Just a star in heaven making a pathway.

Their goal was to worship the newborn King of the Jews.

Not something they questioned. A fact they just knew.

So by looking up they plodded along

through many days and starry nights long.

Stopping for direction in Jerusalem along the way

they asked the priests and teachers of the law if they knew the way.

The wise men learned Bethlehem had been prophesied,

so off they went on this NEW WAY, despite being tired.

Day after day, night after night, not giving up

their only direction came from looking up.

This special star led them

to a house in Bethlehem

where they bowed down and worshiped this child-King

who came to earth with a NEW WAY of life to bring.

Worshiping by adoring Jesus Christ the Lord.

Worshiping through praising and glorifying in word,

just as the shepherds had earlier done,

when announcing a "NEW WAY" had come.

This NEW WAY of life for mankind brought needed salvation

and as Simeon spoke of, "a light for revelation."

This NEW WAY of life now assures us

that Immanuel or God is with us.

After weeks of searching for, then finding the Christ-child,

the wise men were ready to return to report to King Herod,

except they were warned in a dream not to,

to return home by a NEW WAY hereto.

A NEW WAY, the opposite direction, both figuratively and literally.

This NEW WAY is also available to each one of us personally.

So off these truly wise men (and humbled shepherds) went

though never again the same

for a NEW WAY of life was available to them, and to us also,

as God's Word claims.

* * * * *

Do you need to make a U-turn?

It's never too late to return -

to seek God's way, His plan and purpose for us

by living a life of believing faith and trust.

As the Bible is written for our example

the Old Testament records many samples

of Israel turning to the Lord in times of trouble

after finding out going their own way became a hassle.

Where did they turn to when they repeatedly got themselves into trouble?

It was always the Lord they depended on to get them out of their struggles.

God is always ready, willing, and available to help us in our times of trouble.

Do you need to return by going the opposite direction? God is abundantly able.

If you truly know the Christ of Christmas

you'll find it will make a difference

as His presence will go with you

as you travel a way that's NEW.

And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod,

they returned to their country by another route.

Matthew 2:12

Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

"For my eyes have seen your salvation,

which you have prepared in the sight of all people,

a light for revelation to the Gentiles

and for glory to your people Israel."

Luke 2:28, 30-32

“Come, let us return to the Lord...

Let us acknowledge the Lord;

let us press on to acknowledge him.

As surely as the sun rises, he will appear;

he will come to us like the winter rains,

like the spring rains that water the earth.”

Hosea 6:1, 3

"Even now," declares the Lord,

"return to me with all your heart..."

Return to the Lord your God,

for he is gracious and compassionate,

slow to anger and abounding in love,

and he relents from sending calamity.

Who knows? He may turn and have pity

and leave behind a blessing.

Joel 2:12-14

"Return to me," declares the Lord Almighty,

"and I will return to you."

Zechariah 1:3

“I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.

Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me,

and I will listen to you.

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

I will be found by you,” declares the Lord.

Jeremiah 29:11-14

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PERSEVERING

 

PERSEVERING

December 1, 2010

For weeks and months they hike

persevering countless days and nights

with only a star shining bright

as a beaming, guiding light

wise men or magi alight

persevering camels that fight

sandstorms at night

and windstorms quite

harsh and not liked.

Whatever their plight

they persevere with might

keeping that star in sight.

These camels, stately like a knight

or a steed, persevere day and night

plodding along keeping one bright

glorious shining star in sight.

Persevering these wise men are right

to persevere and not give in to fright.

It is their hope, this shining star so bright,

of which poets across the ages write.

That star, His star, in the sky, so bright

unbeknownst to them will bring delight

for it leads them to the one who is the Light.

The Light of World, in fact, is in sight.

You know, it's only God who could write

a story with such intrigue and delight.

Who would ever think that a star shining bright

or camels that plod day-after-day and night

would be part of the greatest story ever told, that's right!

This story that guided countless civilizations alright.

A story that unfortunately has become an oversight

for many keep Christ out of their Christmas celebration night.

The greatest gift you could give your family tonight

is to read this true story one December night.

This story that never grows old and will delight

when you persevere in doing what is right.

* * * * *

What if the camels had gone on strike?

What if the wise men had given up their flight?

What if there had been no extraordinary star?

This story would have had a different ending, by far.

Have you ever felt like giving up?

Do life's hardships seem like too much?

Perhaps it's because you're not looking up?

Perhaps you need to feel God's loving touch.

If you fix your eyes on your circumstance,

then you are not giving the Lord a chance

to perform a great and good work in you.

Is that the reason you've been feeling blue?

Consider that circumstance a test

that is sent to grow your faith,

then look to the Lord who has your best

interests – always – in His heart.

Don't give up.

Keep looking up.

God will be there for you

with a good plan for you.

In fact, something extraordinary

that He can only accomplish through you.

So that circumstance - less than ordinary -

is sent to perfect, mature, and complete you.

View it as a gift.

Then you'll see your spirit

within you lift.

Doesn't God give good gifts!

Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith,

who for the joy set before him endured...

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men,

so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Hebrews 12:1b-3

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete,

not lacking anything.

James 1:2-4

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God,

you will receive what he has promised.

Hebrews 10:36

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GIFTS OF FAITH

 

GIFTS OF FAITH

Christmas, a time of giving to others,

to show our love for one another.

Christmas, though a time for giving and receiving presents,

is oftentimes forgetting to include Christ's presence.

Busyness with many festivities,

recapturing childhood memories,

yet the reason for the season is oft forgot,

though it's the reason we exchange gifts we brought.

So how about we make a conscious effort

this year to give Christ heartfelt, faith-filled gifts.

What would you give to Christ this Christmas?

What would you freely give if someone asked?

Let's start with the three gifts the wise men brought to Christ.

These gifts will also make a difference in our lives.

As you know, these gifts were gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Precious, meaningful gifts meant for a king, they were.

Gold is the symbol of royalty, a gift fit for Jesus Christ,

as the wise men acknowledged Jesus was King of the Jews.

When we acknowledge and confess Jesus as Lord of our life

we agree His way is best and give Him the right to rule.

So we faithfully follow God's commands

written in God's Word for His children.

We know that obedience shows God we love Him

so we endeavor to live our lives to please our King.

Frankincense is a symbol of Christ's purity, His sinless perfection,

being God's provision to guarantee our sins are forgiven.

To be pure is to be "set-apart" from the influences of this fallen world.

To live in this world as ambassadors being obedient to God's Word.

Striving to be pure in word, thought, and deed;

living a life of love instead of greed.

Having the Holy Spirit who enables us

to remain strong when sin attracts us.

Myrrh is a symbol of Christ's death and suffering

used at that time in burial preparations.

We imitate this by "dying to self," daily to aspire.

Seeking God's ways instead of our own selfish desires.

Dying to self is a daily battle,

one in which God will enable.

To say "no" to ungodliness,

as we acknowledge God's way is best.

* * * * *

Three gifts to give to Christ each day of the year:

l acknowledging Jesus is Lord keeps His presence near,

2 being pure or set apart from the world,

3 daily dying to self by saying "no."

These three gifts of abiding faith

we give to Christ who by His grace

was the very first Christmas present.

Don't forget to acknowledge His presence.

Lord, may I seek to please you

in all I say, think, or do

so that my life is a testimony

giving you praise, honor, and glory.

Then they opened their treasures and presented him

with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.

Matthew 2:11

Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked,

"Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?"

Matthew 2:1-2

Let us acknowledge the Lord;

let us press on to acknowledge him.

Hosea 6:3

And this is love:

that we walk in obedience to his commands.

2 John 1:6

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just

and will forgive us our sins

and purify us from all unrighteousness.

I John 1:9

Whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable -

if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.

Philippians 4:8

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.

It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions,

and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,

while we wait for the blessed hope -

the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,

who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness

and to purify for himself a people that are his very own,

eager to do what is good.

Titus 2:11-14

You are worthy, our Lord and God,

to receive glory and honor and power,

for you created all things,

and by your will they were created

and have their being.

Revelation 4:11

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CHRISTMAS REMINDERS

 

CHRISTMAS REMINDERS

Gifts given each year at Christmas

remind us of the first Christmas

when Jesus was born

in Bethlehem.

Jesus is God's gift to us all

to bring salvation to lost souls.

Though born many centuries ago,

His story still has an ageless glow.

The un-decorated Christmas tree

reminds us of Calvary's tree

upon the hilltop bare

with arms stretched out there.

Arms stretched out in love

from heaven above

to everyone in every nation

bringing the gift of salvation.

The decorated Christmas tree

lit each year for all to see

reminds us of Christmas

and God's blessings to us.

For many decorations

were remembrances given

by friends and family -

God's blessings to you and me.

The angel sitting atop the Christmas tree

is another reminder to you and me

of the first Christmas when an angel appeared

to the shepherds in the fields saying, "do not fear."

They brought good tidings of great joy

to men, women, girls, and boys.

Promising peace on earth

with baby Jesus' birth.

Bright twinkling lights in colors or white

remind us of the star that shone bright

leading the wise men to see the child-King

with gifts fit for a king they did bring.

Wise men and women

still follow this man -

who became the cornerstone

of civilization born.

Carols sung in December

cause us to remember

the first Christmas on earth

proclaiming Christ's birth.

Carols never grow old

as Christ's birth is told

each year in December -

a season to remember.

Jesus is the reason

for this blessed season.

In your hustle

and bustle

let Christmas

remind us

of Christ's birth

on planet earth.

* * * * *

Thanks be to God

for his indescribable gift!

II Corinthians 9:15

The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid.

I bring you good news of great joy."

Luke 2:10

Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace.

Luke 2:14

The star they had seen in the east

went ahead of them until it stopped

over the place where the child was.

When they saw the star,

they were overjoyed.

Matthew 2:9-10

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth,

burst into jubilant song with music.

Psalm 98:4

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