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December 16 Luke 1:23-25   When his time of service was ended, he returned to his home. After those days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she remained in seclusion. She said, “This is what the Lord has done for me in this time, when he looked favorably on me and took away the disgrace I have endured among my people.” -Luke 1:23-25    When I first read my assigned scripture, I struggled to see the parallels, for I am neither a priest nor a first-time parent. H

December 15 Luke 1:5-22   But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard….” Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I know that this will happen? For I am an old man, and my wife is getting on in years.” The angel replied, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.  –Luke 1:13a, 18–19     Each time I sat down to write this, the only part of this wonderful story tha

December 14 Micah 5:2-5   But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. …  and he shall be the one of peace. -Micah 5:2,5a    The word time  is the most commonly used noun in the English language. Everyone knows the meaning of the word in a particular context, but defining it is difficult.   Time is really important to mankind, perhaps