Presented to the Alberni Valley Care Homes, December 2025, by Major Michael Ramsay
December 2025
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 Saviour 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.” – Luke 2:4-12
Christmas is the time when we remember the birth of Jesus. Jesus
is God’s Son. He was born in a stable and placed in a feeding trough for a crib.
His young mom and her husband-to-be were away from home and had no place to
stay. God didn’t invite many people to celebrate the birth of his Son, but He
did invite shepherds who were working overnight in the fields nearby.
Jesus, God’s Son, lived a life that we can all look to for
inspiration. He preached Good News to the poor. He offered Salvation to the
world. He taught how we could live together in peace and justice, goodness and
mercy. He died young but that was not the end. Jesus rose from the dead and
made it so that all of us can live forever. Even today, he can help us with all
of our concerns. This is who Jesus is.
The shepherds were there on the first Christmas to celebrate
the birth of Jesus who would go on to do all that and more. Today we are all
invited to celebrate the occasion of Jesus’ birth and if you haven’t met him
yet, you can; all you need to do is pray. He will hear you. He loves you.
Have a blessed Christmas.
From all of us at The Salvation Army
Major Michael Ramsay
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