10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Luke
Today’s Christmas Eve Scripture reading comes to us from Luke 2:6-7 – While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born
6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
Today’s Scripture comes to us from Luke 1:68 – Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.