Jan 1 - 2 Corinthians 5:17;Psalm 16:1

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.

Psalm 16:1 NLT

Dec 31 -Isaiah 43:16, 18-19; Psalm 16:1

“This is what the LORD says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:16, 18-19 NIV

Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.

Psalm 16:1 NLT

Dec 28 - Matthew 11:28; 1 Corinthians 16:13

““Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NIV

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:13 NLT

Dec 27 - Psalm 103:1-2; John 17:21

“Of David. Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—” Psalm 103:1-2 NIV

I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one - as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.

John 17:21 NLT

Dec 26 - Luke 2:28-32; Proverbs 19:20

“Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.””Luke 2:28-32 NIV

Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.

Proverbs 19:20 NLT

Dec 25 -Isaiah 9:6; 2 Corinthians 9:15

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 NIV

Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!

2 Corinthians 9:15 NLT

Dec 24 - Luke 2:16-20; Luke 2:13-14

“So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.” Luke 2:16-20 NIV

Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others - the armies of heaven - praising God and saying, "Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased."

Luke 2:13-14 NLT

Dec 21 - Luke 2:6-7; Isaiah 9:6

“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” Luke 2:6-7 NIV

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 NLT

Dec 20 - Luke 2:1, 4-5; Matthew 1:23

“[The Birth of Jesus] In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.” Luke 2:1, 4-5 NIV

Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means 'God is with us.'

Matthew 1:23 NLT

Dec 19 - Luke 1:76-78; Hebrews 13:16

“And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven” Luke 1:76-78 NIV

And don't forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

Hebrews 13:16 NLT

Dec 18 - Luke 1:68-70;Hebrews 10:24

““Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago),” Luke 1:68-70 NIV

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.

Hebrews 10:24

Dec 17 -Matthew 1:20-21;Colossians 3:12

“But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”” Matthew 1:20-21 NIV

Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Colossians 3:12

Dec 14 -Luke 1:26-28; Ecclesiastes 3:12

“[The Birth of Jesus Foretold] In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”” Luke 1:26-28 NIV

So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can.

Ecclesiastes 3:12

Dec 13 - Matthew 2:4-6;Proverbs 17:22

“When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’”” Matthew 2:4-6 NIV

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength.

Proverbs 17:22

Dec 12 -Galatians 4:4-5 ;1 Timothy 6:8

“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.” Galatians 4:4-5NIV

So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.

1 Timothy 6:8

Dec11 - Isaiah 7:14; Ecclesiastes 8:15

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”Isaiah 7:14 NIV

So I recommend having fun, because there is nothing better for people in this world than to eat, drink, and enjoy life. That way they will experience some happiness along with all the hard work God gives them under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 8:15

Dec 10 - Deuteronomy 18:15; Proverbs 2:7

“The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him.” Deuteronomy 18:15 NIV

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.

Proverbs 2:7 NLT

Dec 7 - John 11:25;1 Corinthians 16:13-14

“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;” John 11:25NIV

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Dec 6 - John 10:14-15;1 Corinthians 15:58

““I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.” John 10:14-15 NIV

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

1 Corinthians 15:58 NLT

Dec 5 -John 10:7, 9-10 NIV;1 Chronicles 16:11

“Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:7, 9-10 NIV

Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him.

1 Chronicles 16:11 NLT

Dec 4 - Jn 8:12; 1 Chron 16:11

“[Dispute Over Jesus’ Testimony] When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”” John 8:12 NIV

Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him.

1 Chronicles 16:11 NLT

Dec 3 - John 6:35; Is 59:9

“Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 NIV

I will praise you forever, O God, for what you have done. I will wait for your mercies in the presence of your people.

Psalm 59:9 NLT