In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.

Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men.

The Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

For unto us a child is born,
unto us a son is given,

And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

But you, Bethlehem…
out of you will come for me
one who will be ruler over Israel,

He will stand and shepherd his flock
in the strength of the LORD,
in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God.

And he will be our peace.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being.

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!