Today’s Scripture is Matthew 2:11 After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. and John 4:10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift…
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E Is For Elizabeth
The scripture for today is : Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. While there are plenty of angels busy during the time of the advent of Christ, a main role is played by…
C Is For Candle
“This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine” Candles are such an important part of Christmas Advent, we light them symbolically, as in The Advent Candle of Hope. We light them for comfort and decoration to bring their soft light to our homes, and there are times we light them of necessity…
A is For Angel Announcements
The angel announcements figure very importantly in the Christmas story. One of the them informed Mary that she would be the mother of the Messiah, and her response is a pattern for us to emulate. She was humble, she rejoiced, and she welcomed God’s will for her life. Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant…
Advent Day Twenty-Five: The Sun
Precious Truth: …He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. So often we view things simplistically in a narrow way, instead of simply with child-like eyes. Today’s Reading from The Word Malachi 4:2 But for…
Advent Day Twenty-Four: The Lamb
Precious Truth: the Lamb of God takes away the sin of the world. He is our peace. Today’s Reading from The Word Isaiah 11: 6-9 6 The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will…
Advent Day Twenty: Joseph
Precious Truth: Quietness and confidence shall be your strength. We can rest confident in the Lord’s guidance. Today’s Reading from The Word Matthew 1:19-25 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 But…
Advent Day Nineteen: John the Baptist
Precious Truth: God is still speaking. Today’s Reading from The Word Luke 3:16 John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Thoughts: In…
Advent Day Eighteen: The Scepter
Today’s Reading from The Word Psalm 45:6-7 6 Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. 7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy. Thoughts…
The Candle of Joy
Precious Truth:” Though sorrow may last for a night, joy comes in the morning” Today’s Reading from The Word Daniel 6 Excerpt: Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. 4 At this, the administrators and the satraps…