The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.—Hebrews 1:3 (NIV)
So now faith, hope and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.—1 CORINTHIANS 13:13 (NIV)
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. For those who lived in a land of deep shadows—light! sunbursts of light!—Isaiah 9:2 (MSG)
Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.—Psalm 106:1 (NIV)
Love is patient…—1 CORINTHIANS 13:4 (NIV)
As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you…—ISAIAH 66:13 (NIV)
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness.—2 Peter 1:5-6 NIV
This devotion reminds us that peace, joy and hope can be ours if we turn to Jesus—at Christmas and all the year round.
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness.—ROMANS 8:26 (NIV)
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”—John 6:35 (NIV)
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.—ECCLESIASTES 3:1 (NKJ)
May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.—Ephesians 3:19 (NLT)
