Monday – December 23, 2024
"And Mary said: '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, NIV)
Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 22, 2024
"The Lord declares to you that the Lord himself will establish a house for you: 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... Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever." (2 Samuel 7:11b-12, 16, NIV)
Saturday – December 21, 2024
"At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: 'Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!'" (Luke 1:39-42, NIV)
Friday – December 20, 2024
"Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost... Give ear and come to me; listen, that you may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David." (Isaiah 55:1, 3, NIV)
Thursday – December 19, 2024
"There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe... John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, 'I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, "Make straight the way for the Lord."'" (John 1:6-7, 23, NIV)