“O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appears Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.” O Come, O Come Emmanuel “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself asContinue reading “REJOICE”
Category Archives: Christmas Devotionals
BORN TO SET THY PEOPLE FREE
“Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee.” – Come Now Long Expected Jesus “For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him.” Psalm 62:5 For many people the end of theContinue reading “BORN TO SET THY PEOPLE FREE”
THE TRIUMPH OF THE SKIES
“Hark the herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King! “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.” Proverbs 1:5 Hark! Otherwise translated to the words- Listen! Pay Attention! This was not a request. It was a command. Afterall, that’s what heralds do. They are official messengers sentContinue reading “THE TRIUMPH OF THE SKIES”
THE PERFECT LIGHT
“O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light.” – We Three Kings “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the lightContinue reading “THE PERFECT LIGHT”
ADVENTURE
“Oh they sailed to Bethlehem On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, Oh they sailed to Bethlehem On Christmas Day in the morning I Saw Three Ships “And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David,Continue reading “ADVENTURE”
A Thrill of Hope
“O holy night the stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new glorious morn” – O Holy Night Webster’sContinue reading “A Thrill of Hope”
EVERLASTING LIGHT
“O little town of BethlehemHow still we see thee lieAbove thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go byYet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting LightThe hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in thee tonight”-O Little Town of Bethlehem “At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing toContinue reading “EVERLASTING LIGHT”
“Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet head”– Away in a Manger “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 Allow me to play on words here – to separate “away” into “aContinue reading
THIS IS CHRIST THE KING
“This, this is Christ the King,Whom shepherds guard and Angels singHaste, haste, to bring Him laud,The Babe, the Son of Mary.”– What Child Is This “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 Although the birth ofContinue reading “THIS IS CHRIST THE KING”
REJOICE!
“O come, O come, Emmanuel,and ransom captive Israel,that mourns in lonely exile hereuntil the Son of God appearsRejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuelshall come to thee, O Israel.”– O Come, O Come Emmanuel “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people.”Continue reading “REJOICE!”