I'm Just Sayin by Alan P. Scaglione - Christmas Edition

 "Three Generations of Scaglione Men at Christmas 2011!"

“I’m Just Sayin’”


by Alan P. Scaglione



8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:8-14

It’s Christmas around the world—angels still declare “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth Peace, good will toward men!

And it’s the one day of the year when we all stop and recognize the greatest gift given to man was not sent through a Palace but

Instead…was delivered in a stable and placed in a manger—God’s gift to His people to save them from their sin!

Isn’t it just like a loving Father to know exactly what His children need…and provide it?

And today, the world stops, and we pause and give Praise for such a wonderful gift—

We don’t deserve it, we can’t earn it, but…we can’t live without it!!! The greatest gift given to mankind-- His name is JESUS!




I have only seen this once, but someday, I promise, when I retire and start working with wood(a dream of mine)

I will build a nativity scene for my front yard that will have all the usual members, but no 3 wisemen(they didn’t show up for 2 years!)

But…at the foot of the manger, it will have Santa, on bended knee, hat in his hand, gazing at the gift he could not give, and it will say:

“Even Santa knows….Jesus is the Reason for the Season!”




It’s not about the presents the children are all opening this morning, but it is about the presence we feel in our hearts knowing that

We have accepted the gift of God, His Son/Our Savior, and that is the true meaning of Christmas!

So, as you gather today, sharing your Christmas meal, take time to reflect on this:


On this night, so long ago

A baby born to Mary

Of all those around, only she would know

The burden her boy would carry

For all of us…

Sitting here…

Saved by her sweet Son

He was sent to earth

To give a gift

That could never be outdone

Yes—It’s the Gift He Gave, The Gift He brought from the Father—He was born to die, to give the gift of Life so willingly..

It’s that Gift He gave to you and me!


And if…you are reading this today, and you have never accepted the Gift He Gave…wouldn’t that make this your BEST Christmas ever?

Just Accept His Gift, say Thank You—we can’t earn it or can’t work it off someway—

all we can say…”Thank you, Lord for giving your life so I could be saved!”





Hey….wise men still seek Him…


You know what makes them wise?

That they know…HE is the one to seek!




Have a very Merry Christmas, from our house to yours!


Until Next Time

I’m Just Sayin’…

Brother “A”