When the angels left them and went back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, that the Lord has made known to us.” So they hurried off and located… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Shepherds"

Now there were shepherds nearby living out in the field, keeping guard over their flock at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were absolutely terrified. But the angel said to… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Angels"

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King Herod, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem saying, “Where is the one who is born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Wise"

There was also a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having been married to her husband for seven years until his death. She had lived as a widow since then for eighty four years. She… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Anna"

A promise had been made to Adam and Eve. That same promise was given to Abram and Sarai. David was brought into that same promise. Mary and Joseph were told they would bear that divine promise. Simeon was told he would see the promise… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Simeon"

And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Doctor Luke, Luke 2:7 The significant promise of God was about to be fulfilled… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Humility"

Then Jesus spoke out again, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Jesus, John 8:12 The darkness of sin filled the world but God promised a light… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Light"

Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus to register all the empire for taxes. This was the first registration, taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone went to his own town to be registered. So Joseph also went up… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Go Home"

A man came, sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that everyone might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify about the light. The true light,… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: The Voice"

Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is old as well.” The angel answered him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Speechless"