In those days Mary got up and went hurriedly into the hill country, to a town of Judah, and entered Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Encouragement"

Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way. While his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph, her husband to be, was a righteous man, and because… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Joseph And The Angel"

The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, a descendant of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. The angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Mary And The Holy Spirit"

As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah – from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel on my behalf, one whose origins are in the distant past. The Prophet Micah, Micah 5:2 The little town of… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Bethlehem"

For this reason the sovereign master himself will give you a confirming sign. Look, this virgin is about to conceive and will give birth to a son. You, young woman, will name him Immanuel. The Prophet Isaiah, Isaiah 7:14 Throughout history people have longed… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Immanuel"

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star!” Jesus, Revelation 22:16 God had made a promise to King David, it was a continuation… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: The Family of David"

Naomi said, “Look, your sister-in-law is returning to her people and to her god. Follow your sister-in-law back home!” But Ruth replied, “Stop urging me to abandon you! For wherever you go, I will go. Wherever you live, I will live. Your people will… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: A Promise Beyond Borders"

Then Rahab let the spies down by a rope through the window. (Her house was built as part of the city wall; she lived in the wall.) She told them, “Head to the hill country, so the ones chasing you don’t find you. Hide… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotion: Rahab’s Crimson Cord"

After Moses the LORD’s servant died, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant: “Moses my servant is dead. Get ready! Cross the Jordan River! Lead these people into the land which I am ready to hand over to them. God, Joshua… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Foreshadowing"

Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go out from your country, your relatives, and your father’s household to the land that I will show you. Then I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and I will make your… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: The Blessing"