Isaiah 7:1–14; 9:1–7Luke 1:26–38 A most remarkable Christmas promise was given by the prophet Isaiah to King Ahaz when two armies stood against Jerusalem. God sent Isaiah to assure the king of the Lord’s protection. Even though Ahaz was wicked, God extended mercy. When Ahaz learned of the armies ready to attack, he shook with fear (Isaiah 7:2). Isaiah comforted Ahaz and told him the Lord would...
The following post features two days of readings from The World Rejoices: The Good News of Christmas Devotional by Eliza Huie, Cyndi Logsdon, Brook Taylor, and Ashley Arey. This devotional is written for individuals and families, encouraging a slower December pace while counting down the days to Christmas. Each short daily devotional thought and Scripture reading from the first two chapters of...
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You know the drill—every family does it a little differently, but we are usually asked to think of one thing we are thankful for on Thanksgiving. In our family the kids take Polaroid pictures of everyone and paste them on a paper leaf with a few words of thanksgiving. It all goes on a little tree that stays up through Christmas. We don’t get too deep—family, food, fun, and the Eagles (if they are...
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time forth...
