Love—this is My special gift for you
How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. (Psalm 36:7 ESV)
Love God by loving your neighbor
Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV)
Oh Jesus, why didn’t You come?
Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me. (Matthew 25:40 ESV)
Why would God choose the shepherds?
And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. (Luke 2:8-9)
There can be awe-inspiring life transformation
And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.' (Luke 2:10)
How tough it must have been for them at times!
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (Romans 15:13 ESV)
Everyone was waiting
And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. (1 John 5:11 NASB)
A prayer for Christmas
For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. (Romans 11:36 KJV)
An Occasion To Love
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. (John 20:21)
Peace to the hearts
Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 1:10-11)
Prince of Peace
Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:13–14)
Our Best Friend
But I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. (John 15:15)
The Essence of Christmas
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. (Romans 12:10 NLT)