"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 - Day 360 - (Today’s Bible readings: Zechariah 13; Psalm 145; Acts 6:8-10)
THE SECOND DAY OF CHRISTMAS
Today’s devotion begins our focus on the Twelve Days of Christmas. Since Christmas Day was the first day of Christmas, today is the second day of Christmas of Christmas.
THE SONG
♬ On the second day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
Link to the song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qySAkZwLrOA
Why Two Turtle Doves on the second day of Christmas? Some believe that the two doves represent the two parts of the Bible: Old Testament and New Testament. The Partridge in a Pear Tree represents Jesus, which is why this is part of each of the Twelve Days of Christmas.
From Old Testament to New Testament, the Gospel is the message that predominates throughout the Bible. Thus the Bible is Gospel-centered, focusing on the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus and the salvation of all and any who trust in Him.
Almighty God, I thank You for revealing Yourself to the world in both parts of the Bible, the Old and New Testaments. What blessings You have given sinners like me in the love of Jesus that comes to us from His cross! Be with me and guide me today, in the name of my God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Have a blessed Second Day of Christmas!
Pastor David Paape
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