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.. title: A Breathtaking Moment
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.. slug: 2008/12/25/a-breathtaking-moment
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.. date: 2008-12-25 17:12:55 UTC
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.. description:
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They carefully crept into the stable, so as not to wake the baby, and as
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they entered the stable each one gasped a little. "Here he is, this
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child will save us!" whispered one of the herdboys at the back of the
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group to another. A feeling of awe and amazement came over them, and
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they quietly but excitedly went over to the proud father and shook his
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hand, and then gave the young mother a hug.
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It was a breathtaking moment, right there in the stables. This little
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baby, born to a poor carpenter and his young wife, would fulfill all the
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prophecies of countless generations and prophets. The nation had been
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waiting for this moment for more than 600 years.
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As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the sheepherders talked it
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over. "Let's get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for
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ourselves what God has revealed to us." They left, running, and
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found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was
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believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said
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about this child. All who heard the sheepherders were impressed.
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Luke 2:15-18 (The Message)
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May the Lord bless you this Christmas, and remind you of what Christmas
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is really all about.
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