Do you know the Lord’s tender mercy?
“Because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high” Luke 1:78
Heavenly Father
As this day dawns,
still us.
Though we may think we need to rush about
and grab some last minute gifts
or finish the wrapping
or get those Christmas cards done,
draw us to be still before you
and recall what Zechariah saw
on the day his son John the Baptist was born.
Where before he had doubted
your power and your plan,
now he is filled with the Spirit
and pours forth your praise:
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
for he has visited and redeemed his people” (Luke 1:68).
As we sit in silence before you,
may we see what Zechariah saw—
our long-awaited salvation:
Jesus came to bring “the forgiveness of sins….”
Why?
Only “Because of the tender mercy of our God…”
What is the result of your tender mercy?
“….the sunrise shall visit us from on high
to give light to those who sit in darkness
and in the shadow of death….”
What will come as a result of your tender mercy?
You will “guide our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:77-79).
May we enjoy and work toward this peace
even now as we silently wonder at your salvation.
In the name of Christ our Savior we pray. Amen.
Read Luke 1:67-79).
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