We live for Jesus. Reading Luke 1: 46-55. Christmas was really close! How amazing! God gave Mary the gift of being the Rescuer's mother. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdh3Z5kf7zSdO3U7w

The Place of going forth. Reading Micah 5: 1-4. Where do you see Jesus shepherding you in His strength? Do you live securely in Him, no matter how uncertain and trying each day may be? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by David C Egner.

True happiness. Reading: Luke 1: 38-45. Christmas had almost come! Mary still had questions, but she still trusted God. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdkyJjrmK8pUQfL5w

Christmas in captivity. Reading: Isaiah 9: 1-7. How has Jesus brought light into your life? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by David McCasland.

Mary's child. Reading: Luke 1: 30-37. God's plan for Christmas included a girl names Mary. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdf2TnMlw9BPJB6wQ

The Shepherds. Reading Luke 2: 8-20. How does it encourage you that God's message to these outcast shepherds is 'Do not be afraid' and 'peace'? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by David H. Roper.

God with us. Reading Matthew 1: 18-24. The first Christmas was getting close! God gave Joseph the honor of bringing Jesus up as his son. But Jesus would be different from every other baby.

When the journey isn't straight forward...

God's guidance. Reading Matthew 1: 18-25 & 2: 13-15. What stops you from having the desire and zeal to follow God's leading as promptly as Joseph, even when you don't fully understand it? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by David C McCasland.

Born to die. Reading Isaiah 53: 1-6. King Jesus was really coming! But God's picture of a king is so different. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdrtEt9Ll5Zw3SmnA