"And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
Today's quote relates the circumstances surrounding the miraculous birth of our Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ, the redeemer that God promised and the second part of the Holy Triune; "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."
Jesus is the "tree of life" that was planted in the East of Eden. "And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD." (Isaiah 59:20)
The birth of Jesus ended mankind's direct access to God "the Father", that had been until that point, accomplished through direct prayer and sacrifice, and caused that access to only come through faith in and prayer through Jesus Christ, God (the Son) in human form.
God the Father is the first part and the head of the Holy Triune, God the Son (Jesus) is the second part. The third part of the Holy Triune, God the Holy Spirit, did not come until after Jesus had completed His virgin borne life, ministry, death, burial, resurrection and ascension.
The individual eras of the three parts of the Holy triune are necessary to complete and sustain God's plan of redemption and eternal salvation of all those who will believe.~
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