Devotions for December 26, 2016 – January 1, 2017 Luke 2:21-38 Monday, December 26, 2016 - Jesus Circumcision “After eight days passed, it was time to circumcise the child” (Luke 2:21). At fifty years-old, Connor isn’t the likeliest candidate for a tattoo. Connor has one, though. It contains his wedding date and the birthdays […]
Month: December 2016
Jesus Mary and Joseph and The Christmas Story
Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the Christmas Story Jesus, Mary and Joseph, the Christmas Story We hear the story of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, the Christmas Story, frequently during the Christmas Season. The Christ Child is at the center of our attention these days around Christmas—as well he should be. He is the epitome of God’s […]
Today a Savior is Born, Luke 2:1-14
December 19-25, 2016 Luke 2:1-14 Monday, December 19, 2016 “In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus” (Luke 2:1). It was a week before Christmas, one year ago, when Kai was called into his boss’s office and informed that he was being let go. The bottom dropped out of Kai’s world. His […]
Birth Announcement, Luke 1:26-49
Devotions for Luke 1:26-49 December 12-18, 2016 Monday, December 12, 2016 “The angel Gabriel was sent by God” (Luke 1:26). God is in the sending business. God sent Gabriel to announce to Mary that she was favored to be the mother of God’s son. Before Gabriel received his call, God had sent many […]