ST. STEPHEN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
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“He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.” 2 Samuel 7:13 David’s Greater Son Daily Devotion – December 30, 2023 Devotion based on 2 Samuel 7:13 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231230dev.mp3 See series: Devotions These words are a message from God addressed to the aging…
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” . . . He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty…
Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. Galatians 4:6,7 Abba, Father Daily Devotion – December 28, 2023…
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 4:4,5 God’s Perfect Timing Daily Devotion – December 27, 2023 Devotion based on Galatians 4:4,5 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231227dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The timing…
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:4,5 Unconquerable Light Daily Devotion – December 26, 2023 Devotion based on John 1:4,5 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231226dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Nyctophobia is the fear of the dark. Darkness hides things….
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines…
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. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and…
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil. May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through…
I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Isaiah 61:10 Complete Joy Can’t Keep Quiet…
He has sent me to . . . provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD…
He has sent me . . . to proclaim the year of the LORD’S favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn. Isaiah 61:1,2 Complete Joy Through Comfort Daily Devotion – December 20, 2023 Devotion based on Isaiah 61:1,2 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231220dev.mp3 See series: Devotions “I need to tell you something.”…
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me . . . He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. Isaiah 61:1 Complete Joy Daily Devotion – December 19, 2023 Devotion based on Isaiah 61:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231219dev.mp3 See series: Devotions There is…
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. Isaiah 61:1 Good News Brings Complete Joy Daily Devotion – December 18, 2023 Devotion based on Isaiah 61:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231218dev.mp3 See series: Devotions News often comes in impersonal ways. You turn on the TV,…
Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The LORD has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to Israel; all the ends of the earth…
Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. Isaiah 40:1,2 Not Just Water Daily Devotion – December 16, 2023 Devotion based…
Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. Isaiah 40:1,2 Going Home Daily Devotion – December 16, 2023 Devotion based on…
He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:11 Your Shepherd Daily Devotion – December 15, 2023 Devotion based on Isaiah 40:11 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231215dev.mp3 See series: Devotions In a little over a week, we will…
You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, “Here is your God!” Isaiah 40:9 Spread the News Daily Devotion – December 14, 2023…
“All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” Isaiah 40:6-8 Prepare…
“In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain.” Isaiah 40:3,4 Advent is Road Construction Season Daily Devotion – December 12, 2023…