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16 - Read John 1:14-18. Now the pillar of fire and cloud in the wilderness becomes an infant in a tiny village. But will he be welcomed?
17 - Read Isaiah 60:1-3. Praise the Lord that his glory appears over us.
18 - Read Matthew 2:1-12. Are you willing to travel by night, following a star, to a foreign place to find a king?
19 - Read Luke 1:5-25. Do not be afraid; your prayer has been heard.
20 - Read Luke 1:26-38. Do not be afraid; you have found favor with God.
21 - Read Luke 1:39-45. Blessed is the one who believes that what the Lord says will be accomplished.
22 - Read Luke 1:46-56. “The Lord scatters the proud, and sends the rich away empty …” Do these verses bother you? Should they?
23 - Read Luke 1:57-66. If you were kept silent for nine months, what would be the first words out of your mouth when you finally had a chance to speak?
24 - Read Luke 2:1-7. Will you make room for the child? Remember that he may come disguised as the poor and the weak. Read Matthew 25:31-46.
25 - Read Luke 2:8-14. Do not be afraid. The good news of great joy really is for everyone.
REST STOP #3: Advent prayer stations
As a gift to yourself and the people you love, create Advent prayer stations this season. These stations can be set up at church or in homes. They may be used for private prayer times or with groups.
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