O Little Town of Bethlehem

When the angels went away from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. Luke 2:15-20



The Church of the Nativity
Bethlehem, Israel



Notice the entrance toThe Church of the Nativity. This door was reduced in size over the years and is referred to as, "The Door of Humility". It is a reminder for all who enter, that we bow down to enter because no matter how small we are we are to humble ourselves before entering the prescence of Christ.

 The birthplace of Jesus Christ

 

 

O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray;

Cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today.

We hear the Christmas angels, the great glad tidings tell:

Oh, come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel!

(lyrics: O little town of Bethlehem)

Christmas Blessings!