December 16 – The Word 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 All things were created through him, and apart
Filled with Wisdom (December 15)
December 15 – Filled with Wisdom 39 When they had completed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40 The boy grew up and became strong, filled with wisdom,
Anna (December 14)
December 14 Devotional – Anna 36 There was also a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well along in years, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and was
Blessing (December 13)
December 13 – Blessing The Lord said to Abram: Go from your land, your relatives, and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation, I will bless you,
Simeon’s Dedication (December 12)
December 12 – Simeon’s Dedication 21 When the eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus—the name given by the angel before he was conceived. 22 And when the days of their purification according to the law
Shepherds and Angels (December 10)
December 10 – Shepherds and Angels 8 In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of
Order of Caesar (December 9)
December 9 – Order of Caesar In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be registered. 2 This first registration took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So everyone went to be
John the Baptist (December 8)
December 8 – John the Baptist 57 Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she had a son. 58 Then her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her his great mercy, and they
Mary’s Song (December 7)
December 7 – Mary’s Song 46 And Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord,47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 because he has looked with favoron the humble condition of his servant.Surely, from now on all generationswill call
Cousins and Friends (December 5)
December 5 – Mary and Elizabeth 39 In those days Mary set out and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah 40 where she entered Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the