And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. — Luke 2:6
God’s decision to send his Son into the world has always amazed me. He had many options for how to do it. But he chose …
Daily Pray
Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. — Psalm 130:7
What do we have here that will never fail or run out? Nothing but God’s love that never changes. He still loves us even when …
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. — Luke 2:8
In the same sentence, the Lord’s glory and shepherds are mentioned. In Israel, shepherds had a great history. Abraham, Moses, and David were all famous …
For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over: — Joshua 4:23
God shows us how much he loves us because he loves. God shows us his love because he knows that without it, we would be …
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. — Luke 2:11
A baby in a feed trough was the sign for the shepherds. Isn’t that a pretty strong sign? The All-Powerful One who made everything is …
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. — Luke 2:16
The way the shepherds felt when they saw the baby Jesus is exactly how we will feel when Jesus comes back: we will praise and …
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. — Isaiah 9:6
Isaiah said that even though Jesus is God’s Son and Mary’s son, he is also ours. Jesus is the child that God gave to the …
Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, — Luke 2:28
God’s gift to Simeon was very special and made him feel very moved. Still, Simeon is a symbol for all people from every country, race, …
The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; — Deuteronomy 18:15
Jesus is like Moses in that he is a prophet. He has come and told us the truth about God. His words, which are written …
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. — Isaiah 7:14
God cares about each of us as people. So much so that he gives us this sign himself. Because Matthew told us what the name …