FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Being Born Again Brings Us Into A Relationship With Christ
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved — Ephesians 2:5 (ESV)
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!
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***The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale’s New Testament of 1526; marking its course was the King James Version of 1611 (KJV), the English Revised Version of 1885 (RV), the American Standard Version of 1901 (ASV), and the Revised Standard Version of 1952 and 1971 (RSV). Faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression in that stream. Our goal has been to carry forward this legacy for a new century.
To this end, each word and phrase in the ESV has been carefully weighed against the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, to ensure the fullest accuracy and clarity and avoid under-translating or overlooking any nuance of the original text. The words and phrases themselves grow out of the Tyndale-King James legacy, and most recently, out of the RSV, with the 1971 RSV text providing the starting point for our work. Archaic language has been brought to current usage, and significant corrections have been made in translating key texts. But throughout, our goal has been to retain the depth of meaning and enduring language that have made their indelible mark on the English-speaking world and have defined the life and doctrine of the church over the last four centuries.
The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer. It seeks to be transparent to the original text, letting the reader see the structure and meaning of the original as directly as possible. More about the ESV translation philosophy….***
Sunday, December 19, 2021 – REMEMBERED IN PRAYER – Genesis 30:1-2, 22-24
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care; Prayer
Reflect & Pray
In what area of your life do you need God to remember you? How willing are you to pray with such intent and purpose?
Dear heavenly Father, grow my understanding of Your remembrance of me. Then, where I need You to act, please remember me.
Reflect & Pray
What are you afraid of? How can the Holy Spirit’s presence help you with what troubles you?
I’m still learning, God, that You’re the greatest Comforter. Help me to let go of the things that give me false security, and please guide me to cling to You.
How have you experienced a particular verse or passage as a compass for your life in recent days? When are you tempted not to follow the directions the compass of Scripture gives?
Jesus, thank You that when I’m tempted to drift away, the wisdom of Scripture helps bring me back.
Reflect & Pray
How have you experienced a sense of connection with other members of the body of Christ? Who needs your prayers of encouragement today?
Jesus, thank You for being with me even when no other person can be physically present. Thank You for the connection You give me to others through the Holy Spirit.
Reflect & Pray
Why is it challenging to reach out to those who are different from you? What has Jesus provided to help you do so?
Jesus, may they know I’m a Christian by Your love.
How have you experienced God’s peace in the midst of a difficult situation? Which aspect of God in Isaiah 9:6 do you most need today? Why?
God of peace, when I’m anxious and fretting about many things, help me to turn to You and receive Your gift of peace.
Saturday, December 25, 2021 – CHRISTMAS CHILD – 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Our Daily Bread Focus: Christ, birth; Christ, Savior/Messiah
Reflect & Pray
What would life and history be like had Jesus never been born? What prayer or poem can you offer God to thank Him?
Jesus, thank You for making Yourself nothing so I could be forgiven.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!
Happy Birthday Jesus!
We come together now and sing
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Glad tidings of great joy we bring
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Spread the news to every land,
And let the people know.
His Birthday Party is just at hand,
As candles burn and glow.
God sent His Son, His Special Gift.
To bring us Hope and Peace.
To give our lives a marvelous lift,
His wonders never cease.
This Baby born in Bethlehem
Is God in human flesh.
He came to save and not to condemn,
Our souls He will refresh
This Party is the best in town!
And YOU have been invited.
Come and be with Christ who wears the Crown!
Let’s get excited!
Let’s sing those songs of old again,
Which stir us in this season.
Let’s gladly share the truth we hold —
That Jesus is always “The Reason”!!!
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth. — John 1:14
Thoughts By Sister Clovia Thompson – December 19, 2021
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia
***The Daily Devotionals are taken from Our Daily Bread Ministries and the Scriptures are from the BibleGateway.***
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