Let Us Now Go Even Unto Bethlehem

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.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. -Luke 2:8-15

Merry Christmas from the Holy Land!

Last night some of us had the once in a lifetime experience of going to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve where we took part in a service inside the Church of the Nativity.

The story of our trip to Bethlehem in its entirety will be coming shortly as it is long and worth more than a cursory examination.

However, I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas from where it all started.

The picture below was taken last night from the basement of the Church of the Nativity and is the exact location where it is thought Jesus was born: