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Showing posts with label Lift Off! - Christmas (2018). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lift Off! - Christmas (2018). Show all posts

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Lift Off! The Promise of Christmas - Day 01


Day 01: Promise Announced
Wise Men Follow the Star

Reflection:
Matthew 2:9
After hearing the king, they went on their way. And there it was—the star they had seen at its rising. It led them until it came and stopped above the place where the child was.

Reading: 
Matthew 2:1-12

Prayer:
“By the star of Bethlehem, God, You led the Magi to Jesus. Now lead us all this Christmas to Jesus by the light of Your love. Amen.”


Saturday, December 15, 2018

Lift Off! The Promise of Christmas - Day 02


Day 02: Promise in Bethlehem
Mary and Joseph Travel to the City of David

Reflection: 
Luke 2:4
Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family line of David.

Reading: 
Luke 2:1-5

Prayer: 
“In Bethlehem, the city of David, God, You gave us Jesus our Savior. May we all use this Advent day to prepare to welcome Jesus into the city of our hearts. Amen.”


Friday, December 14, 2018

Lift Off! The Promise of Christmas - Day 03


Day 03: Promise from David’s Family
Joseph, the Carpenter

Reflection:
Matthew 1:20
But after he had considered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because what has been conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Reading: 
Matthew 1:18-25

Prayer: 
“God, give us peace in situations that are hard and to know that you guide us in life. Help us to trust you more this Advent season. Amen.”


Thursday, December 13, 2018

Lift Off! The Promise of Christmas - Day 04


Day 04: Promise of a Child
Gabriel Appears to Mary

Reflection:
Luke 1:30
Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Reading: 
Luke 1:26-38

Prayer:
“God, teach us obedience to your word and will, even when we do not always understand it. Give us the faith and trust to know that you are in control and help us to find favor in you. Amen.”


Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Lift Off! The Promise of Christmas - Day 05


Day 05: The Promised One
The Child

Reflection: 
Isaiah 9:6
For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Reading:
Isaiah 9:2-7

Prayer:
“Lord, thank you for promising us with a Savior and for fulfilling your promise in Jesus. We remember that in this season of Advent how amazing it is that Your son came as a baby and lived amongst us as God in the flesh. Amen.”


Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Lift Off! The Promise of Christmas - Day 06


Day 06: Promise of a Greater King
David Kills Goliath

Reflection:
1 Samuel 17:50
David defeated the Philistine with a sling and a stone. David overpowered the Philistine and killed him without having a sword.

Reading:
1 Samuel 17:1-54

Prayer: 
“Your servant David saved Your people by the power of his trust in You, God. Give us all a strong faith in You also. Amen.”

Monday, December 10, 2018

Lift Off! The Promise of Christmas - Day 07


Day 07: Promise of Faithful Love
Ruth Helps Naomi

Reflection:
Ruth 2:12
May the Lord reward you for what you have done, and may you receive a full reward from the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge.

Reading: 
Ruth 1-4

Prayer: 
“Lord, through Ruth’s kindness and faithful love, You extended to all Your promise of salvation. Make us always mindful of Your great goodness and faithful love to us. Amen.”

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Lift Off! The Promise of Christmas - Day 08


Day 08: Promise of a Land
Wall of Jericho Falls

Reflection:
Joshua 6:20
So the troops shouted, and the trumpets sounded. When they heard the blast of the trumpet, the troops gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. The troops advanced into the city, each man straight ahead, and they captured the city.

Reading: 
Joshua 6:1-20

Prayer: 
“Lord, let us never doubt Your word and Your power. Help us to rely on You whenever we are in need. Amen.”

Saturday, December 8, 2018

Lift Off! The Promise of Christmas - Day 09


Day 09: Promise of a People
God Calls Moses

Reflection: 
Exodus 3:10
“Therefore, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh so that you may lead my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.”

Reading: 
Exodus 2:23-24; 3; 4:1-20

Prayer: 
“You are almighty God, Lord. Free us from our slavery to sin and make us slaves to righteousness in Jesus Christ. Amen.”


Friday, December 7, 2018

Lift Off! The Promise of Christmas - Day 10


Day 10: Promise of Blessing
God’s Covenant (Promise) with Abraham


Reflection: 
Genesis 12:2 
“I will make you into a great nation, I will bless you, I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.”
Reading: 
Genesis 12:1-3, 18:1-5
Prayer: 
As you made a lasting covenant (promise) with Abraham and Sarah, so also, God, accept us all in Your loving embrace forever. Amen.

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Lift Off! The Promise of Christmas - Day 11


Day 11: Promise to Save
God Saves Noah and the Animals

Reflection:
Genesis 7:1
Then the Lord said to Noah, “Enter the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you alone are righteous before me in this generation.
Reading:
Genesis 6, 7, 8:1-19
Prayer:
“God, you care for all of us, your creation, in ways we do not know or understand. Hide us in your refuge and help us to trust in your promises. Amen”


Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Lift Off! The Promise of Christmas - Day 12


Day 12: Promise from the Beginning
Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden

Reflection:
Genesis 3:6
The woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.

Reading: 
Genesis 3:1-24

Prayer: 
“As children of Adam and Eve, we are also sinners. In this season of Advent, open us, God, to Your words of promise—promise of our Savior. Amen.”