A New Shepherd Saturday, December 26, 2020 Luke 2:8-12 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory … Read More

God With Us Christmas Day Luke 2:6-7 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 … Read More

God of the Small Things Thursday , December 24, 2020 Luke 2:6-7 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 … Read More

Known By His Deeds Wednesday , December 23, 2020 Matthew 1:24-25 24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25 But he did not … Read More

>Keeping His Promises Tuesday , December 22, 2020 Matthew 1:22-23 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will … Read More

Son of David Monday , December 21, 2020 Matthew 1:20-21 20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid … Read More

A Third Way Sunday , December 20, 2020 Matthew 1:19 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet[a] did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her … Read More

Undone Friday , December 19, 2020 Matthew 1:18 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she … Read More

In The Wilderness Thursday , December 18, 2020 Luke 1: 80 80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit[a]; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel. In The Wilderness Thursday … Read More

Sunrise Wednesday , December 17, 2020 Luke 1: 76-79 76 And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High;    for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him,77 to give … Read More

Enemies Tuesday , December 16, 2020 Luke 1: 67-69a-71,,74-75 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: 68 “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,    because he has come to his people and … Read More

Fear Monday , December 15, 2020 Luke 1: 65-66 65 All the neighbors were filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judea people were talking about all these things. 66 Everyone who heard this wondered about it, … Read More

First And Last Words Sunday , December 14, 2020 Luke 1: 59-64 59 On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him after his father Zechariah, 60 but his mother spoke … Read More

The Time Came Saturday , December 12, 2020 Luke 1: 57-58 57 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. 58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had … Read More

Among The Unnoticed Saturday , December 12, 2020 Luke 1: 56 56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. Among The Unnoticed Saturday , December 12, 2020 Luke 1: 56 56 Mary … Read More

Seeing Friday , December 11, 2020 Luke 1: 46-49 46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 for he has been mindful    of the humble state of his servant.From now … Read More

Joy Thursday , December 10, 2020 Luke 1: 39-44 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard … Read More

Caring For Our Needs Wednesday , December 9, 2020 Luke 1: 35-38 35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be … Read More

How Will This Be Tuesday , December 8, 2020 Luke 1: 30-34 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a … Read More

Graced Monday , December 7, 2020 Luke 1: 26-29 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named … Read More

God’s Calling Sunday , December 6, 2020 Luke 1: 21-23 21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. 22 When he came out, he could not speak to … Read More

Patient Love Saturday , December 5, 2020 Luke 1: 18-20 18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.” 19 The angel … Read More

Knowing the Future Friday , December 4, 2020 Luke 1: 13-17 13 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and … Read More

Rearranged Thursday , December 3, 2020 Luke 1: 8, 11-12 8 Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God…11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the … Read More

Broken Wednesday , December 2, 2020 Luke 1: 5-7 5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a … Read More