Matthew 2:7-12
7 Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.”

9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.

Matthew 2:1-6  
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:
6 “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,    are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for out of you will come a ruler    who will shepherd my people Israel.’”

Luke 2:25-33
25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,    you may now dismiss[d] your servant in peace.
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,31     which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,    and the glory of your people Israel.”

33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 

FRIDAY - 1/2/2026

Scripture

John 14:25-27

All this I have spoken while I am still with you. 26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

 Isaiah Chapter 9:6

For to us a child is born,

To us a son is given,

and the government shall be on His shoulders.

And He will be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Focus

As our Prince of Peace, Jesus is the source of peace with God, with ourselves, with others and with our circumstances, so receive His peace throughout this new year.

THURSDAY - 1/1/2026

Scripture:  Colossians 1:15-18

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. 17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. 18 And He is the head of His body, the church; He is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything He might have the supremacy. 

Isaiah Chapter 9:6
For to us a child is born,
To us a son is given,
and the government shall be on His shoulders.
And He will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father…

Focus

As our Everlasting Father, Jesus is both the author and possessor of your eternity, so surrender all your future to Him.

WEDNESDAY - 12/31/2025

Scripture

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Isaiah Chapter 9:6

For to us a child is born,

To us a son is given,

and the government shall be on His shoulders.

And He will be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God…

Focus

As our Mighty God, Jesus will manifest His mighty strength in your weakness, so cease striving and in this new year rest and walk by faith in His strength.

TUESDAY - 12/30/2025

Scripture

1 Corinthians 1:20-24

Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. 22 Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Isaiah Chapter 9:6

For to us a child is born,

To us a son is given,

and the government shall be on His shoulders.

And He will be called

Wonderful Counselor…

Focus

As our Wonderful Counselor, Jesus will give you wisdom for the new year, so listen to Him!

MONDAY - 12/29/2025

Scripture: Isaiah Chapter 9, Verses 6 and 7:

For to us a child is born,
To us a son is given,
and the government shall be on His shoulders.

And He will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end,
He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.

Focus: You don't have to carry the world on your shoulders in the new year, Jesus will carry your heavy loads for you.

Friday - Luke 2:15-20  The 2nd Day of Christmas

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Thursday - Luke 2: 8-14 Christmas DayAnd there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”