He Came to Save Us! – December 24th
Read Philippians 2:5-11 Key Verse: “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And […]
God Doesn’t Waste Suffering – December 22nd
Read Romans 5:1-11 We all come to the point sooner or later when times get tough. We come up against relationship problems, financial problems, work problems, health problems, etc., etc. How we handle these things makes all the difference. Will we quit or will we go on? Will we be defeated or will we triumph? […]
Joy Through Obedience – December 21st
ReadJohn 15:1-11 Key Verse: “If you keep my commands you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.” (John 15:10-11 CSB) In John 15, […]
Staring at the Son – December 20th
Read Matthew 2:1-12 Key Verse: “When they saw the star, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11 Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and falling to their knees, they worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:10-11 CSB) In Matthew 2, […]
The End of the Story – December 19th
Read Revelation 21:1-6 Key Verse: “Then I heard a loud voice from the throne: Look, God’s dwelling is with humanity, and he will live with them. They will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them and will be their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be […]
Rejoice at all Times! – December 18th
Read Romans 8:18-30 Key Verse: “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he would be the firstborn among many brothers and […]
The Joy of Forgiveness – December 17th
Read Luke 2:8-20 Key Verse: “But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: 11 Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11 CSB) Have you […]
Why Was Jesus a Carpenter? – December 15th
Read Mark 6:1-5 Do you look forward to Monday morning? On Wednesday do you wish it was Friday? How do you view your work? Is it merely a responsibility to be fulfilled, or does it excite and motivate you? Step back for a minute. God could have chosen any number of ways to reveal Himself […]
Great Is Your Reward! – December 14th
Read Matthew 5:10-12 Key Verse: “You are blessed when they insult you and persecute you and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of me. 12 Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (Matthew 5:11-12 CSB) Have […]
Making Peace – December 13th
Key Verse: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9 CSB) Back in 1948, the United Nations launched their first official peacekeeping mission in response to a ceasefire that had occurred in the Middle East. These types of missions continue to this day around the world. Sadly, you don’t […]