Devotion:
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Read Isaiah 9:1-7.
Advent invites us to wait with excited expectation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. It is about celebrating God’s gift of love to all of us. The prophet Isaiah prophesies in Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
The prophet Isaiah promised hundreds of years before Jesus came that a son would be given. John 3:16 tells us for God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son. Every day is a day to celebrate Jesus, God’s gift of love to us. I am so grateful the church established the season of Advent and Christmas so we could focus on God’s indescribable gift.
Christmas Eve services have always been very special to me and my family. Let us worship together today and Christmas Eve to celebrate God’s gift of love.
Personal Worship Option:
Loving God, In this season of Advent, we seek you and thank you for your steadfast love. Fill our hearts, our homes, and our families with your love. Teach us to love you above all else, to love our family, friends, and neighbors, and to extend that love to all people, even those who are difficult to love. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
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