12/23          John 3:16

“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

GAVE

God showed us who He was.

He loved His creation, mankind, so much,

That He would show us what He was like,

He loves us.  

He showed us what love was in Jesus,

His only begotten Son.  

Jesus came to pay the price of our sin,

Then walked to the cross and died for us.  

He is Lord and He loves you.  

12/22          James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

GIFT

Jesus Christ offers us a free gift from God.

New Life in Jesus.  

It is a free gift.

But it must be accepted.  

Jesus loves you.  

1/02            Ezekiel 11:18-20

18 “When the people return to their homeland, they will remove every trace of their vile images and detestable idols. 

19 And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them. I will take away their stony, stubborn heart and give them a tender, responsive heart, 

20 so they will obey my decrees and regulations. Then they will truly be my people, and I will be their God.

BE

Be useable.

Be available.

Be faithful.

Be there for the Lord.

Be there with the Lord.

Be about your master’s business.

Jesus is Lord of life.  

12/21          Luke 2:14

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

PEACE

Peace is an expensive commodity,

For man to create.

God gives it freely to His children.

Come into His family.  

Ask the Lord to forgive your sin and make you His child. 

He loves you.  

2/20          Matthew 2:10

10 When they saw the star, they were filled with joy!

WISE MEN

Wise men traveling from the east.

Filled with joy by a star.

Foretold in their research.

It showed the way to Jesus. 

God is looking for you.

He will show you the way to Jesus.  

Jesus will guide you to eternal life.

Life like God’s life.  

12/19          Luke 2:10-11

10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 

11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!

NOW

The angel announced to the shepherds staying in the field, 

The messiah has been born in Bethlehem.

The poor, the outcast, the unclean,

Good News, God is interceding for you.

The Messiah will make a way for you,

To change your life.  

You too can have a life of joy and peace,

And a friend at the right hand of God.  

Jesus is born, He was born in Bethlehem. 

That is GOOD NEWS indeed!

1

12/18          1 Peter 5:10

10 In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.

SHARE

We suffer, life is hard.

We have as our focus, time with God.

We cannot understand the magnitude of His presence.

But we believe it and live with an awareness of His presence.

One day, face to face, we will be with Him forever.

This momentary affliction will not be remembered.

God is faithful, God is good.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

12/17          Psalm 103:8

8 The LORD is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. 

NEED

We need help.

Someone that knows where we are

And how we are struggling. 

Jesus knows.  

He is compassionate towards us-

He loves us.  

Amazing Lord.

Amazing love. 

Jesus will walk with you

Through your troubles. 

12/16          Ephesians 2:4-5

4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 

5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)

GRACE

Grace is God giving us what we need,

And cannot earn.

He overflows us with His grace.

He sufficiently covers us moment by moment.

Until we stand before Him in Glory.

God’s grace carries us from now unto eternity.

We will be with Him forever.

12/15          Numbers 6:24-26

24 ‘May the LORD bless you and protect you. 

25 May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. 

26 May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.’

YES

Bless me and protect me Lord.

Oh Lord, smile upon me and be gracious to me.  

I pray for your favor and peace. 

Thank you Lord, thank you Lord.

Your goodness and faithful love are beyond my comprehension. 

Thank you Lord, thank you.