Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation.” Luke 2:28-30 Ready to Die Now Daily Devotion – December 30, 2020 Devotion based on Luke 2:28-30 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20201230dev.mp3 See [...]
The parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required. Luke 2:27 Living Perfectly in Our Place Daily Devotion – December 29, 2020 Devotion based on Luke 2:27 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20201229dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The Bible tells us that if we are to spend [...]
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. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s [...]
When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood, and I will establish his kingdom. He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of [...]
Be joyful always. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Lasting Joy Daily Devotion – December 26, 2020 Devotion based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20201226dev.mp3 See series: Devotions If you’re looking for a good biography to read over the Christmas break, consider picking up a copy of Mark Twain: A Life by Ron Powers. [...]
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:6,7 The Hero We Needed Daily Devotion [...]
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great [...]
“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your [...]
You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; [...]
The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with [...]