Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against …
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Day 12 — Thursday, December 8, 2022
“My soul magnifies the Lord,and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;for he who is mighty has done great things for me,and holy is his name.And his mercy is for those who fear himfrom generation …
Day 11 — Wednesday, December 7, 2022
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;God will help her when morning dawns.The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;he utters his voice, the earth melts.The LORD of hosts is with us;the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah Come, behold the works of the LORD,how he has brought desolations on the …
Day 10 — Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad;the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus;it shall blossom abundantlyand rejoice with joy and singing.The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,the majesty of Carmel and Sharon.They shall see the glory of the LORD,the majesty of our God. Strengthen the weak hands,and make firm …
Day 9 — Monday, December 5, 2022
How beautiful upon the mountainsare the feet of him who brings good news,who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness,who publishes salvation,who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”The voice of your watchmen — they lift up their voice;together they sing for joy;for eye to eye they seethe return of the LORD to Zion.Break forth …
Day 8 — Sunday, December 4, 2022
In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way of the Lord;make his paths straight.’” Now John …
Day 7 — Saturday, December 3, 2022
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel,who alone does wondrous things.Blessed be his glorious name forever;may the whole earth be filled with his glory!Amen and Amen!Psalm 72:18–19 My childhood memories of Advent involve pink and purple candles in church that seemed to clash with the red and green decorations of Christmas. There were always …
Day 6 — Friday, December 2, 2022
Give the king your justice, O God,and your righteousness to the royal son!May he judge your people with righteousness,and your poor with justice!Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people,and the hills, in righteousness!May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,give deliverance to the children of the needy,and crush the oppressor! May …
Day 5 — Thursday, December 1, 2022
There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse,and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him,the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,the Spirit of counsel and might,the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.And his delight shall be in the fear of …
Day 4 — Wednesday, November 30, 2022
“But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving …