In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register.
So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven,and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
-Luke 2:1-20
Despite political and racial divisions, wars and rumors of wars, disease, loss, pain and misery… this season is a time of hope as we remember there is a God beyond this world who became a man, walked among us, was killed by His people and the corrupt Roman government, then resurrected to reign forevermore – and He invites us to join His family as the children of God.
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. All the evil of the world can’t stand against Him, and ultimate peace can only be found through Him. Our own works can never get us to paradise – only His sacrifice can. He has conquered death and hell – glory be to God.
Have a very Merry Christmas. Blessings on you, your family and your garden.
I’ll be back again next week – my great big “2015 Year in Review” post will arrive on the 31st. Stay tuned!
Amen! Thank you for sharing the most important message of all. (Thanks for all the gardening advice, too!)
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
David The Good
Thank you – Merry Christmas!
clark
Great
Jordon
It’s freaking sweet when I run across people that are both working to care for the earth and are followers of Jesus. Dave, I’ve read a lot of your stuff online and you have been a very influential for me as I’m attempting to start a food forest here in SC. Thanks for all the information and insight you’ve provided, it’s been well worth it.
David The Good
Thanks a lot, Jordon. Without acknowledging the Creator, folks miss the big picture.
I’d love to see how your food forest turns out. Post pictures!
2026 Reading List
Currently Reading
The Holy Bible (Douay-Rheims translation) by God
Don Quixote by Cervantes
Finished Reading
History of Rome by Michael Grant
Cross Creek by Marjorie Kinnan Rowlings
The Life of Greece by Will Durant
The Annals of Imperial Rome by Tacitus
The Persian Expedition by Xenophon (trans. Rex Warner)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 1
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2
Florida Foraging 1 by Billy Bailey
Florida Foraging 2 by Billy Bailey
11 responses to “Merry Christmas!”
love this post son. Planting seeds of eternal Truth while practically helping us grow things for food.
mom
Thank you, Mom. It’s not much good just having food here without the Eternal to match.
Amen!
You raised the best, mom! Great job!!!
Merry Christmas! May God continue to shine his favor upon thee.
And to you – thank you, Derek.
Amen! Thank you for sharing the most important message of all. (Thanks for all the gardening advice, too!)
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you – Merry Christmas!
Great
It’s freaking sweet when I run across people that are both working to care for the earth and are followers of Jesus. Dave, I’ve read a lot of your stuff online and you have been a very influential for me as I’m attempting to start a food forest here in SC. Thanks for all the information and insight you’ve provided, it’s been well worth it.
Thanks a lot, Jordon. Without acknowledging the Creator, folks miss the big picture.
I’d love to see how your food forest turns out. Post pictures!