Unwrapping His Christmas Presence
Renee Swope
“… The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).” Isaiah 7:14 (NLT)
“ … ‘Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.’” John 8:7 (NIV)
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32 (NIV)
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105 (NIV)
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12 (ESV)
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8 (NIV)
“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.” John 16:12 (ESV)
“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go into the house of the LORD.’” Psalm 122:1 (NKJV)
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10 (NKJV)
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 (ESV)
“for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance …” Philippians 1:19 (ESV)
“… The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).” Isaiah 7:14 (NLT)
“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15 (NIV)
“When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.’ They...
Gracious God, on this fourth Sunday of Advent, we open our hearts in quiet expectation and love. As we draw near to the celebration of Christ’s birth, help us to welcome Him with faith and...