Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Watchword for Christmas Day — And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. John 1:14
Nativity of the Lord — Isaiah 52:7–10; Psalm 98
Hebrews 1:1–4,(5–12); John 1:1–14
Tuesday, December 25 — Psalm 147:7–14
2 Kings 22:11–23:20; Acts 7:17–29
In the Lord my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. Psalm 28:7
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. Luke 2:20
Heavenly Father, the shepherds followed your signs to the manger to see your blessed Son and share the good news of his birth. May we continue to sing your praises as we experience your deep and abiding love for us. Thank you for this beautiful gift of Christmas, the truest form of grace. In His name we pray. Amen.