Today, I would love for you to take some time and ponder on the last 25 days of Devotions. What have you learn about Jesus? His birth? What have you learned about Mary? What have you learned about Joseph? What have you learned about Zechariah? What have you learned about Elizabeth? What have you learned about the angels? What have you learned about the shepherds and the wise men? What have you learned about Simeon and Anna? What have you learned about the Holy Spirit? What have you learned about God? Take some time to reread, to reflection, to meet with our Triune God and seek what he wants to…
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Simeon and Ananias Prophesy
Luke 2:21-40 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord). and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.” Now there was a man…
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Wise Men
Matthew 2: 1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him, when he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: But…
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Shepherds Visit Jesus
Luke 2:8-20 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great…
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Zachariah’s Prophesy
Luke 1: 67-80 And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord’s God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, that we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all two hate us; to…
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Reflection Day
Spend a few minutes with God praying. Put some music on and worship Him. Now pause, Be still – and know He is God. Listen to his voice. Is he speaking to you? Write down what he is telling you! If he is being silent just enjoy His presence. And know he loves you deeply Trust him. and obey him Father God! I pray that as we spend this time with you, that if it be your will to speak to us, let it be so. Help us to hear you and then to obey you. Please let each one of us know your love for us. Amen
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John The Baptist
Luke 1: 57 – 66 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. On the eighth day they come to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him after his father Zechariah, but his mother spoke up and said, “No! He is to be called John.” They said to her, There is no one among your relatives who has that name.” Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child. He…
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Joseph: Part 2
But he considered these things, behold, an angel of the lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. All this took place to fulfill what the Lord as spoken by the prophet: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the…
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Joseph: Part 1
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together she was found to be what child thought the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. Matthew 1: 18-19 Let’s start with a little history. There are three steps to a Jewish marriage. Step 1: The families agree to the union Step 2: They make a public announcement At this point the couple are pledged to each other. This is like our present day…
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Mary:Part 5
And Mary said, “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me – Holy is His name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; He has scattered those who are proud their inmost thoughts. He has lifted up the humble, He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant…