Day 22: The star

" Then they saw the star they were overjoyed." Matthey 2:10

In a christmas book that we read almost every night one of the pages has a picture of the three wise men on their camels walking across the desert. I ask Eli what they are going to see and what they are following to get there. In his sweet voice he replies "Jeegi" (Jesus) and "tar" (star).

Day 21: The return of the land

" Yes, I am coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus."
Revelation 22:20

"The Wall of Jerusalem circled the whole city of Jerusalem. God allowed the wall to be torn down by armies when the people of Israel disobeyed. Years later the Wall was rebuilt and the people waited for Jesus to return.

Day 20: The exile

"Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the Lord. " Jeremich 1:8

The fiery furnace is a reminder that we should stand strong in our beliefs and say "no" when you know something is not right in the sight of the Lord.
Daniel 3:19-23

Day 19: Bethlehem

" I can do all things through Chirst who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

God chose this small town to be the birth place of Jesus. God can do great things in small places and people.

Day 18: The new Covenant

" I will put my law on their minds and write it on their hearts." Jeremiah 31:33

God gave the children of Israel the Ten Commandments to follow but because of our sinful nature we can not always keep these. God still loved them and gave them a New Covenant. Jesus Christ would save us from our sins.

Day 17: The suffering Servant

" I lay down my life for the sheep." John 10:15

Although Jesus was pure and holy and was not part of sin, he took all of our sins on Himself and died on the cross so that we could be forgiven.

Day 16: Gentle Shepherd

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me." John 10:27

Just like Kind David use to be a shepherd watching over his sheep protecting them from lions and bears, the Lord was a good shepherd to David. He watched over him and protected him. "If you love and trust Him, you are His sheep. When you hear His voice, you will follow Him in every way. "