I read a book that touched my heart, Seven Words of Christmas: The Joyful Prophecies That Changed The World. From it came seven words that the Season of Christmas flames within my spirit. Oh, Praise be to our extraordinary Savior! Poorly I come into the presence of Jesus, unworthy, scathed, sinful, but with Hope.

I always ask the Holy Spirit, "What are you trying to say to me through this book." What is the Holy Spirit sharing with us through this Season? Are we taking time to be still and know? Merry Christmas.

Blessed - Luke 1:41-42

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!

Favor - Luke 1:30

But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.

Guidance - Matthew 2:13

When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him."

Joy - Luke 2:10

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

Peace - Luke 2:29-30

Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in Peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation...

Redemption - Luke 2:10

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

Salvation - Luke 1:67-69

His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David.

Merry Christmas! May you fully understand Peace.