“May the Father of all mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths.”
—George Washington (1790)
Dear Readers,
We are very grateful to you. You’ve kept us going. Thank you for being here. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
I cherish not locking down this Christmas.
We pray God will help see America through these times. Our right to be free is innate, a natural right, and for those of us who believe in God, it is God-given. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, let’s celebrate our resolve to fight for our country.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES FORMED THE FOUNDATION OF THIS NATION
Our Founding Fathers saw God as the foundation of our Constitution.
George Washington wrote, “Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason, and experience both forbid us to expect that National morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle. … The Hand of providence has been so conspicuous in all this that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith and more than wicked, that has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations.”
General Washington chose Christmas night in 1776 to cross the Delaware River and launch his daring surprise attack on Britain’s Hessian mercenaries. His victory at the Battle of Trenton gave desperately needed life into the perilous battle of securing our Liberty.
Almost 200 years later, President Ronald Reagan noted, “On Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Christ with prayer, feasting, and great merriment. But most of all, we experience it in our hearts. For more than just a day, Christmas is a state of mind. It is found throughout the year whenever faith overcomes doubt, hope conquers despair, and love triumphs over hate. It is present when men of any creed bring love and understanding to the hearts of their fellow man.”
Indeed it is!
Donald Trump releases a Christmas message: “The birth of Jesus Christ is the true miracle we celebrate each year.”
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 24, 2023
Merry Christmas, and thank you for all you mean to us! God bless America and our military, and veterans who gave so much to keep us freee.
The Sentinel Team
Oh, and this is from Joe and Jill
Jill and I hope you are able to spend time with your loved ones this holiday season. During this time, we’re also thinking of the brave women and men in uniform who defend our nation, many of them away from their families.
We wish you joy and happiness this Christmas Eve. pic.twitter.com/Pqlf2ZfeTs
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) December 24, 2023
Isaiah 9
2 The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,
on them has light shone.
3You have multiplied the nation;
you have increased its joy;
they rejoice before you
as with joy at the harvest,
as they are glad when they divide the spoil.
4For the yoke of his burden,
and the staff for his shoulder,
the rod of his oppressor,
you have broken as on the day of Midian.
5For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult
and every garment rolled in blood
will be burned as fuel for the fire.
6For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time forth and forevermore.
The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.
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