Entry: The Blessing of John’s Coming

“Today it was my delight to share with God’s servant Zacharias the blessing of the Lord in giving to him the joyous good news of Malachi’s prophecy coming to fulfillment in Elizabeth’s barren womb. Yet in his disbelief, that the Word of the Lord is sure, he now finds himself ‘silently’ pondering the things of God.”                  (Based on: Luke 1:11-19 and the fulfillment of Bible prophecy: Malachi 4:5-6)

Entry: The Blessing of the Lord’s Coming  

“Today I arrived at Mary’s house and caught the Lord’s maidservant by surprise in my greeting to her as being the favored one, most blessed among women. She was taken aback by my exaltation placed upon her, but I could tell by her inquisitive eyes that she was wanting to know more. After explaining to her that she would not only bear the Son of the Most High, but by way of the Holy Spirit; her child-like faith in the Word of the Lord was made sure in the well spring of her heart, which is now found praising God.”                                                                                          (Based on: Luke 1:26-38 and the fulfillment of Bible prophecy: Isaiah 9:6-7)  

Entry: Joseph’s Dream

“Today I was called by the Lord to bring peace to Joseph’s heart. His love and desire for Mary is for sure, yet his heart is terribly troubled in knowing Mary (his future bride) to be three months along with child, on the given premise of divine conception. Having come to him in a dream, and showing him these things to be true, his faith is now married to his love for Mary.”                                            (Based on: Matthew 1:18-25 and the fulfillment of Bible prophecy: Isaiah 7:14)

Entry: Jesus’ Birth Announcement

“Today all of heaven was in watch and great wonder as to the birth of Jesus into Bethlehem’s bosom. Yet it is with strange wonder and amazement that His servant Israel is nowhere to be found! Having left the city in wonder, I found a little band of lowly shepherds watching over Israel’s flocks and brought the joyous good news and sign to them of the Savior’s birth. Herein is love that divinity wrapped in humanity is come to tabernacle with men; Herein is joy that humility is come in the face of pride to be exalted in death; Herein is peace that the Son of Man is come into this world, so the sons of men, may enter into and freely find rest in the Prince of Peace!”                                                                                               
(Based on: Luke 2:8-14 and the fulfillment of Bible prophecy: Micah 5:2)

“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Luke 2:14

Gregory John (Christmas story 2023)