“ Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means 'God is with us.' ”
(Matthew 1:23 NLT)

“ When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh ”
(Matthew 2:10-11 NLT)

“ Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them...'Don't be afraid!' he said. 'I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!' ”
(Luke 2:9-11 NLT)

“ Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.' ”
(Luke 2:13-14 NLT)

“ Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words! ”
(2 Corinthians 9:15 NLT)

“ But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, "The Lord is great!" ”
(Psalm 40:16 NLT)

“ Let them praise your great and awesome name. Your name is holy! ”
(Psalm 99:3 NLT)