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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God; 3 all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, andContinue reading “Christmas Day”

And in that region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you goodContinue reading “Advent Day 27 – Christmas Eve”

 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, he did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” And he answered, “No.” 22 TheyContinue reading “Advent Day 26”

The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley; it was full of bones. 2 And he led me round among them; and behold, there were very many upon the valley; and lo, they were very dry. 3 And he said toContinue reading “Advent Day 25”

Comfort, comfort my people,says your God.2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,    and cry to herthat her warfare is ended,    that her iniquity is pardoned,that she has received from the Lord’s hand    double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries:“In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord,    Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.4 Every valley shall be lifted up,    and everyContinue reading “Advent Day 24”

Apologies, this song got missed off the end of today’s post:

Search me, O God, and know my heart!    Try me and know my thoughts!And see if there be any wicked way in me,    and lead me in the way everlasting! We conclude our reading of Psalm 139 today with the last two verses Search me, know me, see me and lead me. Four short phrases that couldContinue reading “Advent Day 23”

Thou knowest me right well;15     my frame was not hidden from thee,when I was being made in secret,    intricately wrought in the depths of the earth.16 Thy eyes beheld my unformed substance;    in thy book were written, every one of them,the days that were formed for me,    when as yet there was none of them.17 How precious to me are thyContinue reading “Advent Day 22”

Do I not hate them that hate thee, O Lord?    And do I not loathe them that rise up against thee?I hate them with perfect hatred;    I count them my enemies. Today verses 21 and 22 of Psalm 139 are our focus WOT? Hate? Aren’t we supposed to love our enemies and pray for those who mistreat us?Continue reading “Advent Day 21”

O that thou wouldst slay the wicked, O God,    and that men of blood would depart from me,men who maliciously defy thee,    who lift themselves up against thee for evil! Today we reflect on Psalm 139: 19,20 There seems to have been a sudden change. The Psalmist suddenly seems to be exclaiming in exasperation. He has beenContinue reading “Advent Day 20”