Tuesday – December 24, 2024
"Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all the Gentiles might come to the obedience that comes from faith—to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen." (Romans 16:25-27, NIV)
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)
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)
Wednesday – December 18, 2024
"I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged me... Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other." (Isaiah 45:5, 22, NIV)