'There will be no more gloom for those who were in distress
For the people walking in the darkness have seen a great light;
On those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.
You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy;
They rejoice at the harvest as men rejoice when dividing the plunder.
For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them,
The bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor.
Every warrior's boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning,
Will be fuel for the fire.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.
And the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
And there will be no end.'
Isaiah 9:2-7
This is why we celebrate Christmas - for no other reason, purpose or person.
I don't ever want to forget what was given to me.
