DAILY?READINGS: Gen. 36; Psalms 9-10; Matt. 20:17-34
And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. Luke 2:33
Our Saviour’s coming to earth brought different responses from a variety of people. The shepherds praised and glorified God because of Him. Simeon embraced Him and was ready to depart his life in peace. Anna, the prophetess, gave thanks for Him. Herod was troubled by Him. The wise men worshipped Him. What is your response? He came to be your Saviour. Receive Him. —Rex Trogdon
O holy Child of Bethlehem! Descend to us we pray;
Cast out our sin, and enter in; be born in us today.
We hear the heavenly angels, the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel.
—Phillips Brooks