Tuesday, Dec 24

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3 (NIV) – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth, into a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

Message:

Away in a manger a baby was laid
A humble beginning, We’d say.
Mary and Joseph knew this was God’s child.
So strange to start life here that way.

In a manger where normally cattle would feed,
This, tiny one slept in the night.
One day He would grow up and see our great need.
For us He would give up His life.

And I thank You Father, Your love was revealed
When our Savior was born in the hay.
Who could have imagined what mercy You gave
Away in a manger that day.

Away in a manger where this baby lay,
Who knew the price He would pay?
The Father had sent down His very own Son
So the hearts of mankind might be won.

In a manger was lying the King of all Kings.
Wise men would worship His birth.
Led by a star, they brought treasure to Him,
Revealing they knew His great worth.

Away on a hill side we call Calvary,
Jesus had become a man.
We needed a Savior, He hung on the tree,
He did this to honor God’s plan.

And I thank You Father, Your love was revealed
When our Savior came to this earth.
Today, we bring our gift of worship to Him,
Revealing we know His great worth.

Yes, I thank you, Father, Your love was revealed
When our Savior was born in the hay.
Who could have imagined what mercy you gave,
Away in a manger that day.¹

Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for the mercy You showed to us when Jesus was born in a manger. Amen.

Nancy Ebersole, see 1 of 2
First Baptist Church Tangerine
Tangerine, Florida