PEACE AND GRACE TO YOU!
Advent is a season to reflect, remember and anticipate. During this
time, we remember the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
We anticipate the time when Christ will come again. And, we reflect
on the meaning of His coming, past and future, in our lives.
The Advent Calendar begins four Sundays before Christmas, which
falls on December 1 this year. Our theme, Enthroned in Light, reflects
the message of two passages. The prophecy of Isaiah 2:5 reminds us,
“Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord!” In the New Testament,
we hear this word of encouragement:
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of
Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:6
Both of these texts speak to God at work entering into the
world…with light. Light dispels the shadows and illuminates the
way. Light allows us to see clearly and reveals what is hidden. Light
is warmth and power and might. Jesus is the LIGHT of the world.
Jesus is also enthroned. When Christ enters our world, He comes
down from His throne in heaven, yet, He retains sovereignty and
authority. It’s a voluntary move of strength and sacrificial love for us.
Jesus remains on the throne, and that is a word of assurance for us in
uncertain times.
I pray that you will use this devotional guide to help you reflect and
to draw nearer to God during this season when so many distractions
vie for our attention. Each day, you will be given a song (that may be
found on YouTube), a Scripture passage, and a reflective thought
within each devotion. Everything else comes from your own
prayerful reflection and the Holy Spirit. And while I provide a
directed devotional, feel free to move as the Lord leads. If there is
another passage of scripture that speaks to you, by all means, reflect
and respond to that message. If you would like to receive this as a
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You may complete this devotional time in 10 minutes or an hour—
it’s up to you! On the next page, you will find a summary of what
each step means and intends to accomplish. My prayer is that each
day you will rest in God’s love!
In Christ,
REJOICE IN THE :
Begin your devotional time in prayer and worship. Say a prayer to ask the Holy Spirit to enter your heart and mind with insight and revelation. Here you will be given a song (all accessible through youtube.com), but if God puts another song on your heart, feel free to move in the Spirit!
REACH FOR THE TO WIN THE :
Before moving on, note what you want or need God to do in your life. This might be to deepen your relationship with God, a new job, restored relationships or to develop more generosity or patience. Whatever you’re seeking from God, record it here. We know, of course, that the Lord is the ultimate prize!
REMOVE THE :
We can be so distracted in our busy lives that it’s important to remember that God should be our priority every day. Setting aside time to do this devotional is a step in the right direction, but we also need to confess what keeps us from reaching that goal we just named above. List that here. It may be as short as one word or as long as a paragraph.
REFLECT:
Take a moment to note what God has already revealed to you through reflection.
RENEW YOUR :
Here you will be given a Scripture passage to read and reflect upon.
RESPOND:
Take a moment to respond to what God has now revealed to you through Scripture.
REST IN :
Here you will be given a reflective thought to end your devotional time.
December 1, 2019
REJOICE in the
How Great is Our God (Chris Tomlin)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
2 CORINTHIANS 3:7-4:6 RESPOND
REST in
God's glory is brighter.
December 2, 2019
REJOICE in the
Jesus Christ is the Way (Tremaine Hawkins)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
ISAIAH 2 RESPOND
REST in
Christ lights the way.
December 3, 2019
REJOICE in the
Lord You Are Good (Todd Galberth)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
PSALM 122 RESPOND
REST in
God offers the good.
December 4, 2019
REJOICE in the
Here I Am to Worship (Israel Houghton)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
JOHN 1:1-14 RESPOND
REST in
The Light has come into the world.
December 5, 2019
REJOICE in the
Create in Me (Lawrence Worship Coalition)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
GENESIS 1 RESPOND
REST in
God creates the light.
December 6, 2019
REJOICE in the
The Presence of the Lord (Byron Cage)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
MATTHEW 3:1-12 RESPOND
REST in
The kin-dom of God is near.
December 7, 2019
REJOICE in the
Shine on Me (Rev. James Moore)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
EPHESIANS 5:1-14 RESPOND
REST in
The light of Christ is on you.
December 8, 2019
REJOICE in the
Confidence (Tasha Cobbs)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
2 CORINTHIANS 3:7-4:6 RESPOND
REST in
God gives confidence and hope.
December 9, 2019
REJOICE in the
Glorious (Martha Munizzi)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
ISAIAH 11 RESPOND
REST in
The Lord's presence is glorious.
December 10, 2019
REJOICE in the
So Will I (Cross Worship)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
PSALM 77 RESPOND
REST in
The Son endures.
December 11, 2019
REJOICE in the
I Will Sing Praises (Richard Smallwood)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
MATTHEW 5:13-16 RESPOND
REST in
God makes your light shine.
December 12, 2019
REJOICE in the
A New Day (United in Praise)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
ISAIAH 9 RESPOND
REST in
The light dawns.
December 13, 2019
REJOICE in the
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (Meredith Andrews)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
MATTHEW 24:36-44 RESPOND
REST in
The Lord's appearance awakens you.
December 14, 2019
REJOICE in the
I Shall Live and Not Die (Darlene Mccoy)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
1 JOHN 1 RESPOND
REST in
The light of Christ is life.
December 15, 2019
REJOICE in the
Great is Your Mercy (Donnie McLurkin)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
2 CORINTHIANS 3:7-4:6 RESPOND
REST in
God encourages in mercy.
December 16, 2019
REJOICE in the
Go Light Your World (Kathy Troccoli)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
ISAIAH 35:1-10 RESPOND
REST in
God offers joy.
December 17, 2019
REJOICE in the
You Are God Alone (Marvin Sapp)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
PSALM 146:5-10 RESPOND
REST in
God reigns.
December 18, 2019
REJOICE in the
O Come O Come Emmanuel (Nicole Mullen)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
MATTHEW 1:18-25 RESPOND
REST in
God is with us.
December 19, 2019
REJOICE in the
The Thrill of Hope (Christy Nockels)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
ISAIAH 60 RESPOND
REST in
The Lord will be your everlasting light.
December 20, 2019
REJOICE in the
Breath of Heaven (Amy Grant)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
MATTHEW 11:2-11 RESPOND
REST in
Jesus brings good news.
December 21, 2019
REJOICE in the
Glory (Matt Maher)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
1 JOHN 2 RESPOND
REST in
The Light already shines.
December 22, 2019
REJOICE in the
Light of the World (Lauren Daigle)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
2 CORINTHIANS 3:7-4:6 RESPOND
REST in
The Light shines in our hearts.
December 23, 2019
REJOICE in the
Show Me Your Glory (Karen Clark Sheard)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
ISAIAH 7:10-16 RESPOND
REST in
The Lord gives signs.
December 24, 2019
REJOICE in the
O Holy Night (Celine Dion)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
PSALM 80 RESPOND
REST in
The God of hosts restores.
December 25, 2019
REJOICE in the
Rejoice! Our Great Joy (Michael Mcelroy)
REACH for the to win the
REMOVE the
REFLECT
RENEW your
LUKE 1 RESPOND
REST in
The Light guides us in peace.
© 2019 Cheryl A. Lindsay Ministries