Tuesday, December 27, 2022 -

"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 27, 2022 - Day 361 - THE THIRD DAY OF CHRISTMAS - (Today’s Bible readings: Isaiah 22:1-14; Psalm 146; 2 Corinthians 11:16-33)

HAPPY THIRD DAY OF CHRISTMAS

THE SONG

♬ On the third day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

Three French Hens

Two Turtle Doves

and a Partridge in Pear Tree.

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)

NOTE: The Twelve Days of Christmas actually began on Christmas Day, not yesterday as this blog had indicated, making yesterday the Second Day of Christmas with the following message:

 Almighty God, holy blessed Trinity, thank You for being my Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier. Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Man, I praise Your name. Amen.

Have a blessed Second/Third Day of Christmas!

Pastor David Paape