December 20
Verses Covered
Bible - Luke 1:39-56
Spark Bible - pages 202 to 208
Devotion: Great news! Mary is so excited! She has been chosen to get an amazing gift—she will be the mother of Jesus. It feels great to be chosen to get a special present. Many of us feel this on Christmas morning, when opening presents with our families. Often, afterwards, we can’t wait to tell our friends about what we got. Mary felt the same way. She traveled to tell her cousin, Elizabeth, her news.
While getting toys is exciting, the reason that our family gives gifts at Christmas is to celebrate Jesus’ birthday. We don’t give gifts to Jesus, but we remember that God gave Jesus to us because he loved us. We, in turn, give gifts to each other to show our love.
Reflection: What do you do when you get a special gift?
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for all of the special gifts you have given each of us. Please help us to be excited to tell others about your gifts
Bible - Luke 1:39-56
Spark Bible - pages 202 to 208
Devotion: Great news! Mary is so excited! She has been chosen to get an amazing gift—she will be the mother of Jesus. It feels great to be chosen to get a special present. Many of us feel this on Christmas morning, when opening presents with our families. Often, afterwards, we can’t wait to tell our friends about what we got. Mary felt the same way. She traveled to tell her cousin, Elizabeth, her news.
While getting toys is exciting, the reason that our family gives gifts at Christmas is to celebrate Jesus’ birthday. We don’t give gifts to Jesus, but we remember that God gave Jesus to us because he loved us. We, in turn, give gifts to each other to show our love.
Reflection: What do you do when you get a special gift?
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for all of the special gifts you have given each of us. Please help us to be excited to tell others about your gifts