Glory To God In The Highest

            Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men! - Luke 2:14.

                 The angel of the Lord announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds who were watching the flocks by night. Then, the angel along with the multitude of the heavenly host praised God saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”. Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the Lord, For great is the glory of the Lord - Psalm 138:5.

                   Our God deserves all the glory, honor and power. You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power - Revelation 4:11. Let us praise and give all the glory to the Lord that is due in His name. Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness - Psalm 29:2. Christ in us is the hope of glory. To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory - Colossians 1:27.  

                Let us declare the glory of God among the nations so that all people will bring glory to the name of the Lord. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples - Psalm 96:3. All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O lord; they will bring glory to your name - Psalm 86:9. For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea - Habakkuk 2:14.

                                              

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Great is Your glory. We give You all the glory, honor and power. Help us to declare Your glory among the nations. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

The Birth of Jesus Christ

 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit - Matthew 1:18.

And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins - Matthew 1:21.

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel - Isaiah 7:14.

Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus” - Luke 1:30-31.

So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us” - Matthew 1:22-23.

So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn - Luke 2:6-7.

Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people” - Luke 2:10.

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord - Luke 2:11.

Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men! - Luke 2:14.

Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them - Luke 2:20.

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace - Isaiah 9:6.                                                     

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for coming to this world as Savior to save us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Rejoice With Joy Unspeakable

                                   Rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory - 1 Peter 1:8.

              Jesus came to this earth that we might receive new life and that we might be filled with joy. But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves - John 17:13. When we keep the commandments of God, the joy of the Lord will remain in us and our joy will be full. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full - John 15:10:11.

              We can find joy that is unspeakable during the trials and tribulations as God is our help. Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing - James 1:2-4. Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice - Psalm 63:7.        

            Let us rejoice and be glad every day as unspeakable joy of the Lord is our strength. This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it - Psalm 118:24. The joy of the Lord is your strength - Nehemiah 8:10. in Him does our heart rejoice, because we have trusted in His Holy Name - Psalm 31:21.

                                             

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for coming to this world to bring us joy. Let us rejoice with joy that is unspeakable in all situations. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

A Great Light

 The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned - Matthew 4:16.

                    Jesus came as a light into the world so that whoever believes in Him will not abide in darkness. I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness - John 12:46. He is the true light who gives light to every man and in Him there is no darkness at all. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world - John 1:9. God is light and in Him is no darkness at all - 1 John 1:5.

                   Jesus is the great light who shines the darkness. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it - John 1:4-5. A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel. And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him - Luke 2:32,33.

                  Let us thank God for calling us out of darkness into His marvelous light to proclaim His praises. But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light - 1 Peter 2:9. We have the light of life by following God who is our light. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life - John 8:12. In Your light we see light - Psalm 36:9.

                                                      

          

PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are the great light. We thank You for bringing light in our lives. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. 

He Who Is Mighty Has Done Great Things For Me

           For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name - Luke 1:49.

                 Mary praised God for the Mighty one had done great things in her life. My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for He has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me - Holy is His name - Luke 1:46-49.            

               Mary fully submitted herself to God when His redemption plan was announced to her. For with God nothing will be impossible. Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her - Luke 1:37,38. She believed that God will fulfill all those things that are told to her. Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord - Luke 1:45.

               God exalted Mary by blessing her with Jesus Christ, the Savior and light  of the world. And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly - Luke 1:50-52. The Mighty God had done great things for Mary. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn - Luke 2:7.                                                        

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You as You are the Mighty God who had done great things in our life. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Thank You Lord For Being Our Shield

You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word - Psalm 119:114.

                 God is our shield, glory and the lifter of our head. But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head - Psalm 3:3. The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him. Psalm 28:7. My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart - Psalm 7:10.

                 God's Word is the shield of protection for us. As for God, His way is perfect; The Word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him - Psalm 18:30. His truth shall be your shield and buckler - Psalm 91:4. Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him - Proverbs 30:5.

                  Let us thank God for being our shield and protecting us. Blessed be the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle - My lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my deliverer, My shield and the One in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me - Psalm 144:1-2. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly - Psalm 84:11.                                                           

PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are our shield. We thank You for protecting us and keeping us safe. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Thus Far The Lord Has Helped Us

 Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us” - I Samuel 7:12.

             The word “Ebenezer” comes from a Hebrew word which simply means, “stone of help”. God has helped us and strengthened us in so many ways. Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand - Isaiah 41:10.

             Our help comes from the Lord. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth - Psalm 124:8. I will lift up my eyes to the hills- From whence comes my help?  My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth - Psalm 121:1,2.

             God who had helped us so far will continue to hep us. You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield. - Psalm 115:11. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble - Psalm 46:1.

                                                     

PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are our helper. We thank You for helping so far. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.