Twenty-one Daily Devotionals Leading Up To Christmas
Devotional for December 4th A new little tree will grow from its stump. From its roots a Branch will grow and produce fruit. At that time the man who is called the Root from Jesse’s family line will be like a banner that brings nations together. Isaiah 11:1,10 PAUSE: The Read more…
Devotional for December 5th In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 PAUSE: In the beginning there was emptiness. But God had a great plan to create all things. He spent 6 days speaking all things into existence. On the first day He said “Let there Read more…
Devotional for December 6th So the Lord God drove the man out of the Garden of Eden to work the ground he had been made out of. Genesis 3:23 PAUSE: God loved His children, Adam and Eve, very much. They lived in the garden that God created for them called Read more…
Devotional for December 7th Noah did everything the Lord commanded Him to do. Genesis 7:5 PAUSE: After the first sin, almost everyone in the world was living in disobedience to God. But there was one man who loved and obeyed God. His name was Noah, and God had a special Read more…
Devotional for December 8th Sarah became pregnant. She had a son by Abraham when he was old. He was born at the exact time God had promised him. Genesis 21:2 PAUSE: Time passed after the flood, and people were not acting any better. But God had begun a plan to Read more…
Devotional for December 9th Abraham answered. ‘God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering…’ Genesis 22:8 PAUSE: Abraham was a man who loved and trusted God. But did he trust God with his whole heart? God blessed Abraham. But now God asked Abraham if he would worship Him Read more…
Devotional for December 10th I am with you. I will watch over you everywhere you go. And I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you. Genesis 28:15 PAUSE: Isaac grew up and he, himself, had a Read more…
Devotional for December 11th You planned to harm me. But God planned it for good. He planned to do what is now being done. He wanted to save many lives. Genesis 50:20 PAUSE: Joseph came from a big family. He had 11 brothers! Jacob was Joseph’s dad. Out of all Read more…
Devotional for December 12th Israel, listen to me. Here are the rules and laws I’m announcing to you The Lord will go through the land to strike the Egyptians down. He’ll see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe. He will pass over that house. He won’t Read more…
Devotional for December 13th Israel, listen to me. Here are the rules and laws I’m announcing to you today. Learn them well. Be sure to follow them. Deuteronomy 5:1 PAUSE: After Moses and the Israelites left Egypt, they lived in the desert. It was a long journey to get to Read more…
Devotional for December 14th Be strong and brave. Do not be terrified. Do not lose hope. I am the Lord your God. I will be with you everywhere you go. Joshua 1:9 PAUSE: A new leader, named Joshua, was chosen for the Israelites after Moses died. God told Joshua that Read more…
Devotional for December 15th May the Lord reward you for what you have done. May the God of Israel bless you richly. You have come to him to find safety under his care. Ruth 2:12 PAUSE: After Joshua and the Israelites moved into the Promised Land, things went well for Read more…
Devotional for December 16th Do not consider how handsome or tall he is. I have not chosen him. I do not look at the things people look at. Man looks at how someone appears on the outside. But I look at what is in the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 PAUSE: Read more…
Devotional for December 17th The Lord is the one and only God! The Lord is the one and only God! 1 Kings 18:39 PAUSE: During the days of the kings of Israel, there were many bad kings and only a few who followed God’s commands. God would send messengers, or Read more…
Devotional for December 18th Nothing God created is hidden from Him. His eyes see everything. He will hold us accountable for everything we do. Hebrews 4:13 PAUSE: Jonah lived in the day when God’s people had turned away from God. In fact, the Jews were taken away from their homes Read more…
Devotional for December 19th The people who are now living in darkness will see a great light. They are now living in a very dark land. But a light will shine on them. Isaiah 9:2 PAUSE: Just like we all do, the Israelites disobeyed God too. David was a good Read more…
Devotional for December 20th He sets people free and saves them. He does miraculous signs and wonders. He does them in the heavens and on the earth. He has saved Daniel from the power of the lions. Daniel 6:27 PAUSE: Things had really changed for the people of Israel. They Read more…
Devotional for December 21st Then he sent back an answer. He said, “You live in the king’s palace. But don’t think that just because you are there you will be the only Jew who will escape. What if you don’t say anything at this time? Who knows? it’s possible that Read more…
Devotional for December 22nd But I will still be glad because of what the Lord has done. God my Savior fills me with joy. Habakkuk 3:18 PAUSE: The children of Israel were living in disobedience to God. They had forgotten about God. They had forgotten about the commandments He had Read more…
Devotional for December 23rd I baptize you with water. But he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Mark 1:8 PAUSE: It had been almost 400 years since any of God’s people had heard a message from one of God’s prophets. God had been silent. They were waiting to hear Read more…
Devotional for December 24th You will become pregnant and give birth to a son. You must name him Jesus. Luke 1:31 PAUSE: The promise of God to HIS people was about to be fulfilled. How would God come to His people? God chose to bring Himself down to Earth and Read more…