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My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation

28 Sunday Dec 2025

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I will praise the LORD!

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Reading: Psalm 25:1-7

Jesus Presented in the Temple

Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon,
who was righteous and devout.
He was waiting for the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit was on him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
that he would not die
before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
Moved by the Spirit,
he went into the temple courts.
When the parents brought in the child Jesus
to do for him what the custom of the Law required,
Simeon took him in his arms
and praised God, saying:

   “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
you may now dismiss your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel.”

The child’s father and mother marveled
at what was said about him. 
Then Simeon blessed them
and said to Mary, his mother:
“This child is destined to cause the falling
and rising of many in Israel,
and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
so that the thoughts of many hearts
will be revealed.
And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” *
(Luke 2:25-35, NIV)

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The Magi Visit the Messiah

27 Saturday Dec 2025

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I will praise the LORD!

The Magi Visit the Messiah

Then Herod called the Magi secretly
and found out from them
the exact time the star had appeared.
He sent them to Bethlehem and said,
“Go and search carefully for the child.
As soon as you find him,
report to me,
so that I too may go and worship him.”

After they had heard the king,
they went on their way,
and the star they had seen when it rose
went ahead of them
until it stopped over the place
where the child was.
When they saw the star,
they were overjoyed.
On coming to the house,
they saw the child with his mother Mary,
and they bowed down and worshiped him.
Then they opened their treasures
and presented him with gifts
of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
And having been warned in a dream
not to go back to Herod,
they returned to their country by another route.
(Matthew 2:7-12 NIV)*


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James—the brother of Jesus—who was this man? What evidence do we have that this “brother of our Lord” even existed?

David Kitz digs deep into archeology, family dynamics, church history, and the biblical texts. What emerges from his research is a portrait of a decisive, pivotal leader who embodied the will and character of Jesus Christ.

But how did James—James the unbeliever—transform to become a leader who changed the course of world history? In these pages you will uncover the answer and rediscover for yourself the life-changing power of the gospel.

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She Placed Him in a Manger

24 Wednesday Dec 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer

 Today’s Reading: Psalm 25:16-22

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

Lord Jesus,
whose birth we celebrate,
help me to be open and transparent before you.
Take away all my sins.
My hope is in you.
Protect me from the attacks of the enemy.
Deliver me from all my troubles,
my gracious Savior.
Amen.

— — — —


The Birth of Jesus

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree
that a census should be taken
of the entire Roman world. 
(This was the first census that took place
while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 
And everyone went to their own town to register.

So Joseph also went up
from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea,
to Bethlehem the town of David,
because he belonged to the house and line of David.
He went there to register with Mary,
who was pledged to be married to him
and was expecting a child.
While they were there,
the time came for the baby to be born,
and she gave birth to her firstborn,
a son.
She wrapped him in cloths
and placed him in a manger,
because there was no guest room available for them.
(Luke 2:1-7 NIV)*

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They Will Call Him Immanuel

23 Tuesday Dec 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer

 Today’s Reading: Psalm 25:8-15

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:


LORD God,
in humility I come before you.
I need your help
and guidance every moment of the day.
Teach me your ways in every circumstance I face.
Lord Jesus,
you are my Good Shepherd.
Amen.

— — — —


Joseph Obeys the Angel’s Command

All this took place to fulfill
what the Lord had said through the prophet: 
“The virgin will conceive
and give birth to a son,
and they will call him Immanuel”
 (which means “God with us”).

When Joseph woke up,
he did what the angel of the Lord
had commanded him
and took Mary home as his wife. 
But he did not consummate their marriage
until she gave birth to a son.
And he gave him the name Jesus.
(Matthew 1:22-25 NIV)*

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Give Him the Name Jesus

22 Monday Dec 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer

 Today’s Reading: Psalm 25:1-7

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:


LORD God,
this is my prayer:
Show me your ways,
LORD, teach me your paths.
Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long (Psalm 25:4-5).
I pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

— — — —


An Angel Appears to Joseph

This is how the birth of Jesus
the Messiah came about:
His mother Mary was pledged
to be married to Joseph,
but before they came together,
she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.
Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law,
and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace,
he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

But after he had considered this,
an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream
and said,
“Joseph son of David,
do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife,
because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
She will give birth to a son,
and you are to give him the name Jesus,
because he will save his people from their sins.”
(Matthew 1:18-21 NIV)*

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My Spirit Rejoices in God My Savior

18 Thursday Dec 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer

 Today’s Reading: Psalm 24:1-6

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

 Lord Jesus,
I thank you for your suffering
and death on the cross.
Your blood cleanses my hands
and purifies my heart.
Today I want to seek you.
In your great mercy reveal yourself to me
and guide my steps,
my thiughts and my actions.
Amen.

— — — —


Mary Song—The Magnificat 

And Mary said:
“My soul glorifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has been mindful
    of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
    holy is his name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him,
    from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
    he has scattered those who are proud
in their inmost thoughts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones
    but has lifted up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things
    but has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
    remembering to be merciful
to Abraham and his descendants forever,
    just as he promised our ancestors.”
(Luke 1:46-55 NIV)*

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Why Am I So Favored

17 Wednesday Dec 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer

 Today’s Reading: Psalm 23

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

 

O LORD my God,
I want to follow you.
Dear Jesus,
be my Good Shepherd,
now and throughout this life
you have given me.
I love you because you first loved me.
I want the good life that comes from following you.
Amen.

— — — —

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Mary Visits Elizabeth

At that time Mary got ready
and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 
where she entered Zechariah’s home
and greeted Elizabeth. 
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting,
the baby leaped in her womb,
and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 
In a loud voice she exclaimed:
“Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the child you will bear! 
But why am I so favored,
that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 
As soon as the sound of your greeting
reached my ears,
the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 
Blessed is she who has believed
that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
(Luke 1:39-45 NIV)*

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The Power of the Most High

16 Tuesday Dec 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer

 Today’s Reading: Psalm 22:27-31

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

 

Father God,
thank you for the good news of the gospel.
Jesus is alive and reigns forever.
Help me to do my part
in bringing the message of your love
and redemption to the world.
I want to see people from all nations
turning to you in repentance and faith.
Amen.

— — — —


The Annunciation of the Coming Messiah—
Mary’s Response

“How will this be,”
Mary asked the angel,
“since I am a virgin?”

The angel answered,
“The Holy Spirit will come on you,
and the power of the Most High
will overshadow you.
So the holy one to be born
will be called the Son of God.
Even Elizabeth your relative
is going to have a child in her old age,
and she who was said
to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month.
For no word from God will ever fail.”

“I am the Lord’s servant,”
Mary answered.
“May your word to me be fulfilled.”
Then the angel left her.
(Luke 1:34-38 NIV)*

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You Have Found Favor with God

15 Monday Dec 2025

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer

 Today’s Reading: Psalm 22:22-26

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

 

Father God,
thank you for victory over death, hell, and the grave
through your Son Jesus.
By faith his victory becomes my victory.
Hallelujah!
I praise you my crucified
and resurrected
Lord and Savior.
Amen.

— — — —


The Annunciation of the coming Messiah

But the angel said to her,
“Do not be afraid, Mary;
you have found favor with God.
You will conceive and give birth to a son,
and you are to call him Jesus.
He will be great
and will be called the Son of the Most High.
The Lord God will give him the throne
of his father David,
and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever;
his kingdom will never end.”
(Luke 1:30-33 NIV)*

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Pray for enduring peace in Israel and Gaza,
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Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer won the Best Book of the Year Award from The Word Guild and Volume II has won the Best Devotional of the Year Award. For those who love God’s word, this three-book series is an ideal way to daily meet with the Lord. To purchase or for a closer look click here.

New from David Kitz

James—the brother of Jesus—who was this man? What evidence do we have that this “brother of our Lord” even existed?

David Kitz digs deep into archeology, family dynamics, church history, and the biblical texts. What emerges from his research is a portrait of a decisive, pivotal leader who embodied the will and character of Jesus Christ.

But how did James—James the unbeliever—transform to become a leader who changed the course of world history? In these pages you will uncover the answer and rediscover for yourself the life-changing power of the gospel.

To view further details or purchase this or other books directly from the author click here.

I Bring You Good News

25 Wednesday Dec 2024

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Today’s quote and prayer from
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Reading: Psalm 69:6-12

LORD God,
give me a zeal for your house
and your presence.
As the months and years roll by,
I want my values to be reflected
in my actions and my passion for you, Lord.
On this Christmas Day,
replace my lukewarm heart
with a burning desire to know
and love you more.
Amen.

— — —

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby,
keeping watch over their flocks at night.
An angel of the Lord appeared to them,
and the glory of the Lord shone around them,
and they were terrified.
But the angel said to them,
“Do not be afraid.
I bring you good news
that will cause great joy for all the people.
Today in the town of David
a Savior has been born to you;
he is the Messiah,
the Lord.
This will be a sign to you:
You will find a baby wrapped in cloths
and lying in a manger.”

 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host
appeared with the angel,
praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
    and on earth peace
to those on whom his favor rests.”

When the angels had left them
and gone into heaven,
the shepherds said to one another,
“Let’s go to Bethlehem
and see this thing that has happened,
which the Lord has told us about.”

So they hurried off
and found Mary and Joseph,
and the baby,
who was lying in the manger.
When they had seen him,
they spread the word concerning
what had been told them about this child,
and all who heard it were amazed
at what the shepherds said to them.
But Mary treasured up all these things
and pondered them in her heart.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God
for all the things they had heard and seen,
which were just as they had been told.

(Luke 2:8-7)*

As you celebrate our Savior’s birth
let the joy of Jesus flood your heart.

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