FAITHFULNESS
December 16, 2023
The living, the living—they praise You, as I am doing today; parents tell their children about Your faithfulness.
Isaiah 38:19
Thought
The good news of Advent is not that we are faithful in our waiting, but that God is faithful in His coming. (Rich Villodas)
Song
"O Come, All Ye Faithful"
1. O come, all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem!
Come, and behold Him,
Born the King of angels!
O come, let us adore Him, (3x)
Christ, the Lord!
2. The Highest, Most Holy
Light of Light Eternal!
Born of the Virgin, a mortal He comes,
Son of the Father
Now in flesh appearing!
O come, let us adore Him, (3x)
Christ, the Lord!
3. Sing, choirs of angels;
Sing in exultation;
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God,
In the Highest!
O come, let us adore Him, (3x)
Christ, the Lord!
4. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be glory given!
Word of the Father,
Now in flesh appearing!
O come, let us adore Him, (3x)
Christ, the Lord!
Prayer
Almighty God, I bow my head in adoration, for You are truly good and have been faithful to Your promise. Long ago You promised that deliverance would come, and through the manger all Creation saw You keep Your Word. O blessed be Your name for You are good and faithful! Amen.
Daily Readings
Isaiah 37, Isaiah 38, and Isaiah 39