“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” Isaiah 60:1 Before you do anything else today, bask in the light of Christ. Whether you are alone or with family, read once more the story of Christ’s birth. Read Luke 2:1-20. Before you open that first package from under the tree, unwrap anew God’s precious gift. Focus on it ...
Faith
Day Eighteen: “The Word became flesh….”
“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 Begin by praying that God will open your spiritual eyes and enable you to see His glory today as you study his truth. Read John 1:1-14. Today, if possible, try to stretch your imagination just far ...
Day Seventeen: God With Us…He’s IN us!
“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son and will call Him Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 Read Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph takes the stage today, and through his encounter with an angel, we learn a lot about Christ. You see, Joseph was stuck. No direction he could take seemed to be the right one. Even if he ...
Notes from Nana: Advent Joy!
During the 400 years between the Old and New Testaments of our Holy Bible, God did not speak! Then praise God, a baby's cry pierced the deep spiritual darkness of our troubled world. Emmanuel. Immanuel. Joy to the world, the LORD is come!!! Receive Him into your heart. Make room for God in Christ today. Let His light shine through you to all those in your world today. Christmas inner ...