Day 361 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: Zech. 4-6; Rev. 18)
MERRY THIRD DAY OF CHRISTMAS
If you were able to read yesterday’s devotional blog, you will notice that I made a mistake and skipped the Second Day of Christmas. Yes, I did make a mistake, the mistake of starting the twelve days on the 26th instead of the 25th.
THE SONG
On the third day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
● The Partridge in a Pear Tree represents Jesus and His death for us on the cross.
● The Two Turtle Doves represent the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
Why Three French Hens on the third day of Christmas? The three hens represent the three theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity. These were given by God and poured into our hearts. The three hens are also symbolic of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
(Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow, Lutheran Service Book #805)
Almighty God, holy blessed Trinity, thank You for being my Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier. Holy God, I praise Your holy name. Amen.
Have a blessed Third Day of Christmas!
Pastor David Paape
Daily Bible Reading Chart covering the entire Bible in one year.
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