Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord Himself, is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation.

Isaiah 12:2

Thought

As we return to the manger, let us not forget the meaning of His birth and the purpose of His life. He came to save, deliver, and redeem us: O come, let us adore Him!” (Jean-Michel Hansen)

1. O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel

2. O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death’s dark shadows put to flight
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel

Prayer

My Lord Jesus, as I enjoy the festivities of Advent, from calendars and decorations to special foods and music, I joyfully acknowledge the reason for Your birth. You were born not to add to the lists of celebrations, but to save the world from sin and death through a cross beyond the manger. And for this I give You praise and adoration. Amen.

Daily Readings

Isaiah 10, Isaiah 11, and Isaiah 12

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