Written by the Rev. Dr. David Wendel – Waiting for the Lord: An Advent Walk Through the Psalms. For more details: https://www.thenalc.org/2017-advent-devotional/
Dear Disciples of Christ Jesus,
Martin Luther had much more to say about Mary, the mother of our Lord, than Joseph. Yet Luther gives thanks for this guardian of our Lord. He commends Joseph as a saint who strengthens our faith by his faithful obedience, his sacrificial love for Mary and his protective care for Jesus. Continue reading “A Christmas Message – Quiet Joseph Is An Example Of Faithfulness And Discipleship”
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous; it is good for the just to sing praises. Raise the LORD with the harp; play to him upon the psaltery and lyre. Sing for him a new song; sound a fanfare with all your skill upon the trumpet. For the word of the LORD is right, and all his works are sure… By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, by the breath of his mouth all the heavenly hosts… Happy is the nation whose God is the LORD! Happy the people he has chosen to be his own! ~Psalm 33 Continue reading “Advent Devotion – Monday of the Week of Advent II”
May God be merciful to us and bless us, show us the light of his countenance and come to us. Let your ways be known upon earth, your saving health upon all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations upon earth. ~Psalm 67 Continue reading “Advent Devotion – Sunday of the Week of Advent II”
