“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 Now’s a good time for us to review the road Mary had been walking. It had been marked by obedience but was also full of obstacles. From the moment the angel appeared to her, nothing had been “normal.” As she held her son near, kissed His forehead and settled in for well-earned ...
Devotions
Day Thirteen: “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night”
“He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart…” Isaiah 40:11 Stop and read Luke 2:8-18. Take a moment and really think about it. Jesus had just been born, but the only people who knew were His parents and the farm animals. The king had come, and no one had been ready to receive Him. It ...
Day 12: O Little Town of Bethlehem
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Micah 5:2 Read Luke 2:1-7. Can you imagine being Mary? Can’t you just hear her saying, “You want me to go where?” That must have been some journey. Put yourself in ...
Day Eleven: No Fear, Just Faith
“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus…let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith…” Hebrews 10:19, 22 First, read Luke1:5-25; 57-80. It’s a longer passage than usual, but you won’t want to miss the beautiful story that sets the backdrop for today’s study. Don’t fail to ...