Reflections

Immanuel: God is with Us

“Therefore, you will be given this sign by the Lord himself: The virgin will be with child, and she will give birth to a son, and she will name him Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14 / NCB)

The Great Light

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the shadow of death a light has dawned.” (Isaiah 9:1 / NCB)

The Messiah and The Light

“For this day in the city of David there has been born to you a Savior who is Christ, the Lord.” (Luke 2:11 / NCB)

Royal Ruler from Bethlehem

“But from you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, among the tiniest of the clans of Judah, from you will come forth for me one who is to be a ruler in Israel, one whose origins are from the distant past, from ancient times.” (Micah 5:1 / NCB)

Rise Up! Your Light has Come

“Arise and shine forth, for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you. Even though darkness covers the earth and thick darkness enshrouds the peoples, upon you the Lord will shine, and over you his glory will appear.” (Isaiah 60:1-2 / NCB)

Love or Nothing

“And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” (1 Corinthians 13:2 / NKJV)

God is Love

“And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” (1 John 4:16 / NKJV)

Love thy Neighbor

“You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 19:18 / NKJV)

Love God Commandment

“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first commandment.” (Mark 12:30 / NKJV)

Serve the Lord

“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15 / NKJV)

For God so Loved the World

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 / NIVUK)

The LORD GOD, Our Deliverer

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour….” (Isaiah 43:1-3 / NIVUK)

Hosanna in the Highest

“‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!’ ‘Hosanna in the highest heaven!’” (Mark 11:9-10 / NIVUK)

The Suffering Servant Triumphant

“See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Just as there were many who were appalled at him – his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any human being and his form marred beyond human likeness – so he will sprinkle many nations, and kings will shut their mouths because of him. For what they were not told, they will see, and what they have not heard, they will understand.” (Isaiah 52:13-15 / NIVUK)

By His Stripes

“Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:4-5 / NIVUK)

Christmas Reflections