Luke 2:11-14 Your savior is born today in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord. This is a sign for you: you will find a newborn baby wrapped snugly and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said, “Glory to God in heaven, andContinue reading “December 16: Prepare (Advent Devotional 2014)”
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December 15: Prepare
2014 Advent Devotional Luke 2:8-10 Nearby shepherds were living in the fields, guarding their sheep at night. The Lord’s angel stood before them, the Lord’s glory shone around them, and they were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you—wonderful, joyous news for all people. Now we get to an interestingContinue reading “December 15: Prepare”
December 14: Prepare (Advent Devotional 2014)
Luke 2:1-7 In those days Caesar Augustus declared that everyone throughout the empire should be enrolled in the tax lists. This first enrollment occurred when Quirinius governed Syria. Everyone went to their own cities to be enrolled. Since Joseph belonged to David’s house and family line, he went up from the city of Nazareth in Galilee to David’s city,Continue reading “December 14: Prepare (Advent Devotional 2014)”
December 13: Prepare (Advent Devotional 2014)
Matthew 1:20-25 As he was thinking about this, an angel from the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child she carries was conceived by the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you will callContinue reading “December 13: Prepare (Advent Devotional 2014)”
December 12: Prepare (Advent Devotional 2014)
Matthew 1:18-19 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. When Mary his mother was engaged to Joseph, before they were married, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband was a righteous man. Because he didn’t want to humiliate her, he decided to call off their engagement quietly. Even thoughContinue reading “December 12: Prepare (Advent Devotional 2014)”
December 11: Prepare (Advent Devotional 2014)
Luke 1:67-80 John’s father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, “Bless the Lord God of Israel because he has come to help and has delivered his people. He has raised up a mighty savior for us in his servant David’s house, just as he said through the mouths of his holy prophets long ago. He has broughtContinue reading “December 11: Prepare (Advent Devotional 2014)”
Advent Devotional 2014: Prepare (December 10)
Luke 1:57-66 When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a boy. Her neighbors and relatives celebrated with her because they had heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy. On the eighth day, it came time to circumcise the child. They wanted to name him Zechariah because that wasContinue reading “Advent Devotional 2014: Prepare (December 10)”
December 9: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)
Luke 1:46-56 Mary said, “With all my heart I glorify the Lord! In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior. He has looked with favor on the low status of his servant. Look! From now on, everyone will consider me highly favored because the mighty one has done great things forContinue reading “December 9: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
December 8: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)
Luke 1:39-45 Mary got up and hurried to a city in the Judean highlands. She entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. With a loud voice she blurted out, “God has blessed you above all women, and heContinue reading “December 8: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
December 7: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)
Luke 1:35-38 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come over you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the one who is to be born will be holy. He will be called God’s Son. Look, even in her old age, your relative Elizabeth has conceived a son. This woman who wasContinue reading “December 7: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
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