Matthew 2:10-12 When they saw the star, they were filled with joy. They entered the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. Falling to their knees, they honored him. Then they opened their treasure chests and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Because they were warned in a dream not toContinue reading “December 22: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
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December 21: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)
Matthew 2:7-9 Then Herod secretly called for the magi and found out from them the time when the star had first appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search carefully for the child. When you’ve found him, report to me so that I too may go and honor him.” When they heard the king,Continue reading “December 21: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
December 19: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)
Matthew 2:1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. They asked, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We’ve seen his star in the east, and we’ve come to honor him.” When we think about the Wise MenContinue reading “December 19: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
December 18: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)
Luke 2:17-20 When they saw this, they reported what they had been told about this child.Everyone who heard it was amazed at what the shepherds told them. Mary committed these things to memory and considered them carefully. The shepherds returned home, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. Everything happened just asContinue reading “December 18: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
December 17: Prepare (Advent Devotional 2014)
Luke 2:15-16 When the angels returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go right now to Bethlehem and see what’s happened. Let’s confirm what the Lord has revealed to us.” They went quickly and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. On this journey to Bethlehem, we have justContinue reading “December 17: Prepare (Advent Devotional 2014)”
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 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)”
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)”
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