Green Pastures Devotions

The Lord inhabits our worship. Enter this reflection by settling for a moment and inviting God’s presence. As we continue with the theme of Peace, the song this week is the medley of a traditional hymn and a Vineyard Worship song: Silent Night | Peace. The lyrics are beautifully blended and express the peace God offered the world through the birth of Jesus. Read through the lyrics slowly and notice what messages are highlighted to you. Use the link to listen to the song and ask the Holy Spirit to lead you into peaceful worship with Him.

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Week 2: To begin each week of Advent, we have compiled opportunities for Sabbath. We pray your Sabbath experiences throughout the Advent season will be a sanctuary for you - to rest and recover from all the busyness that can come with this season.

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By VINEYARD USA TEAM

SCRIPTURE: “There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.”

Proverbs: 23:18

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Mike Safford | Southern California Regional Leader

SCRIPTURE: “For when you did awesome things that we did not expect, you came down, and the mountains trembled before you. Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.” Isaiah 64:3-4

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2 minutes of silence & stillness before God

SCRIPTURE: “Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside. Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord.”

Luke 1:8-15

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By RUBÉN QUINTERO | Vineyard USA Hispanic Association Leader

SCRIPTURE: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf.”

Hebrews 6:19-20

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SCRIPTURE: “For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope. For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.”

Galatians 5:5-6

By Sharon Mccarter | Southeast Regional Leader

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The Lord inhabits our worship. Enter this reflection by settling for a moment and inviting God’s presence. As we continue with the theme of Hope, the song this week is Humble King. The lyrics are moving and reflect the hope we have that God uses simple, humble people from unexpected places to accomplish His holy, redemptive purposes. Read through the lyrics slowly and notice what messages are highlighted to you. Use the link to listen to the song and ask the Holy Spirit to lead you into hopeful worship with Him.

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To begin each week of Advent, we have compiled opportunities for Sabbath reflection and worship through song. During these times, we hope that you will reflect on the lyrics, and hear how the Spirit speaks to you through each song. We pray your Sabbath experiences throughout the Advent season will be a sanctuary for you - to rest and recover from all the busyness that can come with this season.

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Today’s Scripture reading: Habakkuk 3.17-19 (MSG)