Thursday, December 25

Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14

Christmas has arrived! The decorations are up, the shopping is over, meals are being prepared, and time with loved ones fills our homes with joy. For Brit and me, this has always been one of our favorite times of year. We treasure the gatherings, the laughter around the table, the traditions passed down, and the simple joy of being with family.

But above all these things, as Christians, we celebrate something even greater. What was promised has been fulfilled. The waiting of Advent, the quiet hope, now bursts into song: 鈥淔or unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord鈥� (Luke 2:11).

On this day we remember the name given to Jesus: Emmanuel, which means 鈥淕od with us.鈥� The child in the manger is more than a symbol of hope. He is God鈥檚 very presence come near, entering our world not from a distance but in flesh and blood. Emmanuel reminds us that God does not leave us in our brokenness or meet us only in our strength. He comes close in our weakness, in our joy and sorrow, and in every ordinary moment of life. Christmas proclaims that we are never alone because God Himself is with us.

Because God is with us, His mercy is poured out in a way we could never earn. Paul captures this in Titus 3, reminding us that the kindness and love of God appeared, not because of our works or because we deserved it, but because of His grace. Through Jesus, we are washed, renewed, and made heirs of eternal life. Christmas is God鈥檚 love story written into our lives: the Word becoming flesh, dwelling with us, and redeeming us.

When the shepherds met Jesus, they did not keep silent. These ordinary men working an ordinary night became the first messengers of the extraordinary. They glorified God and spread the news of what they had seen and heard. Christmas invites us into that same pattern: to hear the good news, to see the Savior with eyes of faith, and to go out proclaiming Christ.

Today, amid gifts, gatherings, and traditions, remember the truest gift: Jesus Christ, born for us. He is the fulfillment of every prophecy, the joy of every heart, and the hope for every future.

This is Christmas. This is joy. This is salvation. Christ the Lord is born today.

From our family to yours, Brit and I wish you a very Merry Christmas, filled with the joy and peace of Christ.



Nate Evans
国产哟哟 President

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Wednesday, December 24

Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14

Christmas is a time to remember who God is and what He has done. The writer of Psalm 96 reminds us of who God is by giving us a description of God鈥檚 unmatched character. In this psalm we are told of God鈥檚 greatness (v. 4), of his splendor and majesty (v. 6), of his glory and strength (v. 7), and of his sovereign reign over creation (v. 10). These attributes stir us to 鈥渟ing to the Lord, bless his name, tell of his salvation from day to day,鈥� and to ascribe glory to Him (v. 2, 7-8). The psalmist commands us to declare God鈥檚 glory among 鈥渢he nations鈥� and his marvelous works 鈥渁mong all the peoples鈥� (v. 3). The good news of God鈥檚 majesty and splendor elicits reverence from us (v. 9) and trust that the Lord will 鈥渏udge the peoples with equity鈥� (v. 10), 鈥渢he world in righteousness, and the peoples in faithfulness鈥� (v. 13).

The psalmist tells us who God is, and the prophet Isaiah reminds us of what God has zealously done in giving a regal Son who brings peace and is called 鈥淲onderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace鈥� (Isaiah 9:6). Furthermore, the apostle Paul tells us that 鈥淕od鈥檚 grace has appeared, bringing salvation for all people鈥� (Titus 2:11). This grace is named Jesus, and he 鈥済ave Himself for us to redeem us鈥� (v. 14). We now wait for his glorious reappearance (v. 13).

As we remember the birth of Jesus in the past and wait with 鈥渂lessed hope鈥� for his return in the future (Titus 2:13), let鈥檚 remember that God鈥檚 light continues to shine in the darkness in the present. Today, He offers help and hope to those walking in darkness (Isaiah 9:2), and He brings peace where there is chaos. Darkness and chaos will not have the last word. Our righteous and faithful Creator and Judge of all the earth will have the last word.

This Christmas Eve, gather with your family and friends and remember who God is and what He has done for you. Remember the light that He brings to darkness, His grace freely available to all peoples and nations, and His royal, virgin-born Son, who is the 鈥渓ight of the world鈥� (John 8:12) and who 鈥渢akes away the sin of the world鈥� (John 1:29).



Josh Parrott
Vice President and University Chaplain for Christian Life and Service

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Tuesday, December 23

2 Samuel 7:18, 23-29; Galatians 3:6-14

When David sat before the Lord in 2 Samuel 7, his prayer was full of humility and awe. 鈥淲ho am I, O Lord God,鈥� he asks, 鈥渁nd what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?鈥� Looking back over his life, on Israel鈥檚 redemption, and on God鈥檚 promises, David realized something profound: God鈥檚 blessings were never the result of his strength, achievements, or worthiness. Instead, they were rooted entirely in God鈥檚 knowledge of who David was and what David would be capable of, even when David could not see it.

And yet, in that moment, God revealed to David something greater still: that his 鈥渉ouse鈥� would be established forever. This promise, far bigger than David could have imagined, awakened in him both a longing and the courage to pray: 鈥淎nd now, O Lord God . . .may it please you to bless the house of your servant so that it may continue forever before you.鈥�

Here is the truth: most of us never pray the prayer entrusted to us. Instead, like David, we turn quickly to all the reasons we are not worthy of the vision or task the Divine has placed in our hearts. Fear, inadequacy, and unworthiness silence our deepest desires. To move forward, we must learn instead to lean into the vision, to lean into the task, and to lean into the relationship. Courage is born in the heart that dares to pursue what God has revealed.

The very word 鈥渃ourage鈥� comes from the Latin cor, meaning 鈥渉eart.鈥� To live with courage is to speak, act, and pray from the heart, aligned with God鈥檚 will, even when the path is uncertain. To pray boldly, as David did, is to risk exposure. It is to voice aloud what we most long for, trusting God with both the promise and the outcome. That kind of prayer makes us vulnerable and uncomfortable. Yet, it is the place where God meets us.

On a recent work trip, I joined nearly 300 executives and professionals as we gathered to hear from individuals changing the world. The president of the Rockefeller Foundation shared his vision of bringing electricity to one billion people who live without reliable light. The scope of this dream was staggering, yet he pursues it diligently, because he believes it can be done. God-given visions often ripple outward far beyond us. They may not always be as sweeping as bringing light to a billion people, but the desire pulsing from the epicenter of our hearts is just as expansive, and its ripple effects will flow far and wide.

In Galatians 3, Paul reminds us that God鈥檚 promises extend beyond David and Israel. Just as Abraham believed God and was counted righteous, so too are all who believe in Christ brought into the household of blessing. Through faith, not works of the law, we are made heirs of God鈥檚 promises.

David didn鈥檛 just hold God鈥檚 promise silently, he voiced it back to God. He dared to be vulnerable, asking God to do what He had already spoken. Courage is not only believing God鈥檚 promises, but choosing to lean into them, to live, and to pray as if they are true.



Mary Renfer
School of Divinity Graduate

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Monday, December 22

Luke 1:46b-55; Isaiah 33:17-22; Revelation 22:6-7, 18-20

We have made all the online orders for the gifts that we are getting for our loved ones for this season, to show our love. We have tracked every shipment, and the information that we received for the packages says, 鈥淥N THE WAY.鈥� What joy we have when we receive the news that the packages are on the way! The same joy is to be displayed this season of Advent for the gift that God gave to all humankind with the birth of His Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Through that great news, every believer should celebrate and share the gift of Jesus to others in their lives.

In Luke 1:46-55, we see Mary, the mother of Jesus, giving God praise through song. Her song of praise is called The Magnificat, which translates from Latin to mean, 鈥淢y soul magnifies the Lord.鈥� Mary praises God for how He is going to bless the whole world through her by giving birth to His Son. She sings that God is going to bless the humble people, who are poor, oppressed, and despised. When Mary says, 鈥淔rom now on all generations will call me blessed鈥� some may ask, 鈥淚s she being proud or is she trying to get glory?鈥� The answer is, 鈥淣o.鈥� Through this song, Mary is acknowledging God and accepting the gift that God has given her to be shared with the world. God had to give His only begotten Son to the whole world that He loves so much, but we have to recognize that Mary had to share her son with the whole world also. Mary displayed humility by accepting this task, this gift, and by being used to serve God in order for God to receive the glory. Through Jesus鈥� birth, God fulfilled His promise to His people that He would be merciful to them forever.

In Isaiah 33:17-22, God displayed His mercy to His people by reminding them to just look up, for help is on the way. Isaiah was prophesying the future when God鈥檚 people will be safe at last when the Messiah or God Himself comes to the rescue. This message gave hope to those who were going through a time of great threat from the Assyrians. The message was clear that no matter what is going on, God sees and knows all that they were going through, and help was on the way. By receiving this message, the people could then prepare themselves for God to come to their rescue.

Advent is all about preparing ourselves for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, but it is also the time when believers prepare for the Second Coming of Christ. Jesus declares that He is returning in Revelation 22:7, saying, 鈥淎nd behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.鈥� We have to be prepared for this day by keeping the Word of God in our hearts everyday of our lives and by following God鈥檚 instructions. Jesus declares in Revelation 22:20 that He is coming soon. Will you be ready?

Let us pray as we continue through this season, no matter what problems or circumstances we face in our personal lives and no matter the concerns of this world. Let us continue to have hope, faith, and joy in knowing that God is 鈥淥N THE WAY!鈥�



Albert 鈥淎.J.鈥� L. Sartor Jr.
School of Divinity Graduate

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Sunday, December 21

Isaiah 7:10-16; Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 1:1-7

Many people normally link the Advent 鈥渟eason鈥� to Santa Claus and his reindeer distributing fancy presents or simple gifts. A few would associate Christmas with sign, prophecy, and dream. The Bible features sign as an important mode of communicating divine instruction or spiritual direction. Sign points to something or someone, the meaning of which depends on its intent or setting. Some people hesitate to use sign when discerning God鈥檚 will. King Ahaz, for example, refused to ask God for a sign, although God Himself instructed him to do it 鈥渨hether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights鈥� (Isaiah 7:10, NIV). The king refused because he does not want to test God. However, God gave the king and the house of David a sign: 鈥淭he virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel鈥� (Isaiah 7:14). This sign is ominous for earthly kings, especially if they seek for the immortality of their legacy beyond their reigns.

We see the sign in the Advent narrative becoming a prophecy even if it takes centuries for it to be fulfilled at some point in human history. The prophet Isaiah鈥檚 prophecy provides the backdrop to the coming of the long-awaited Messiah. If we fast forward to the dawn of the first century, we read of an angel of the Lord appearing to Joseph in a dream declaring: the son will be called Immanuel鈥斺�淕od with us鈥� (Matthew 1:23). God uses a 鈥渕essage dream鈥� to communicate his redemptive plan and work through the coming of the Messiah, a major turning point in world history. The message was so vivid and compelling that when Joseph woke up, he did not hesitate to set the divine plan into motion; he took 鈥淢ary home as his wife鈥� (Matthew 1:24). Also, Joseph did not consummate the marriage until the birth of the child, who was and is the visible and physical manifestation of God鈥檚 presence on earth.

Years later, we read of the Apostle Paul affirming what the prophets said about the greatest miracle on earth, that is, God taking the form of humanity. While some people consider it scandalous, Paul discloses the heart of the 鈥淎dvent continuum,鈥� that is, the Messiah has come through human birth, died, and resurrected. By declaring, 鈥淛esus Christ our Lord鈥� (Romans 1:4), the historical reality of Christmas dispels any notion of myth, legend, or folktale. Its benefits are plenty: grace, obedience, faith, peace, and belongingness, among others. All of these establish the Christmas story as powerful, meaningful, and transformational.

Have you watched the video on Santa Claus and his reindeer being shot out of the sky? That actually happened in December 2021, when the Czech military released a short clip for public viewing as part of an effort to keep the nation鈥檚 Christmas tradition. Thankfully, Santa Claus and the reindeer landed safely, but the Czech military made its point: 鈥淔or us, Baby Jesus brings gifts.鈥� Presumably, public opinion was divided across Czechia, but the message is clear: Christmas is about Immanuel (God with us) instead of Santa Claus, the adorable gift-distributing silver-haired old man with a long white beard.



Terry Casi帽o
Professor of Missiology & Intercultural Studies

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Saturday, December 20

2 Samuel 7:23-29; John 3:31-36

One of the things that I love about winter is the snow. Growing up in the mountains of western North Carolina, I got to see a lot of snow. As a child and even now, I love waiting for snow with excitement. This is so true that sometimes I even lose some sleep waiting for signs of a flake or two!

There is something that is very comforting to me about the expectation of the new falling snow. It鈥檚 the promise of this snow needing to fall in order to start something new. It begins a season of rest so that spring can soon come and bring renewal and warmth. During Advent we also experience an expectant waiting for the coming of Jesus who will gloriously burst onto the scene. But, Advent also allows us to rest in the knowledge of God鈥檚 promises being fulfilled.

In 2 Samuel 7:23-29, David celebrates in prayer that God has remembered the promises made to his ancestors and has asked David and his dependents to make a place for God to dwell in Jerusalem, which becomes the temple as David says in verse 28: 鈥淎nd now, O Lord GOD, you are God, and your words are true and you have promised this good thing to your servant.鈥�

John the Baptist in John 3:31-36 also sees the full promise of God fulfilled in the works of Jesus as Jesus goes about the land teaching, preaching, and healing. Reminding his own followers that Jesus has come with a higher authority from the father, John says, 鈥淭he one who comes from above is above all; the one who is of earth belongs to the earth and is of earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is above all.鈥�

Friends, during this season of Advent, a time of expectant waiting, let us hold on to the promise that Christ is coming, that Christ has come, and that Christ will come again. May you and your families have a happy Advent and holiday season.




Ethan Hughes
Associate Pastor of Youth and Young Adults, First Baptist Church Winchester, Virginia

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Friday, December 19

2 Samuel 7:18-22; Galatians 4:1-7

The gifts we give or receive reflect the hearts of the ones who give them. Advent is a reminder that everything that God blesses our lives with is a consequence of His giving of Himself and is an expression of His love. This also means that God is interested not in receiving our gifts in return, sometimes or once a year. God longs to have deep, meaningful, eternal, and precious relationships with us that are beyond anything that we can imagine.

The Advent Season presents us with an opportunity to slow down from our sometimes-hectic routine, to review our lives, to calm down our minds, to regain or restore our focus and priorities.

However, the real question of this season is, why do we do what we do? What is it that gives special meaning and direction to our lives, our relationships, our plans for the New Year? Regaining our focus and perspective could truly transform the Advent season and Christmas into genuinely beautiful, enjoyable, precious experiences and provide us with a meaningful direction for the New Year.

Often, the Advent season tends to be even busier than normal. We genuinely want to bring joy to the people we love or care about. We try to find the best gifts, to send Christmas and New Year greeting cards, to plan spending time with family and friends, and to decorate the Christmas tree and the entire house within and without. All of these activities can be exciting, pleasant, enjoyable.

Actually, if we stop and think for a moment, we will have to admit that the gifts we give are just a reflection of our own hearts, and they speak about how much other people mean to us. So often, we focus on the gifts and not on the heart of the giver and on our relationships. For instance, the gifts that we give others represent the way we feel about them. It is not the price that matters. It is not about the gift itself or the paper and the ribbon it is wrapped in. It is the heart with which a gift is given that matters.

For instance, often we say that Advent and Christmas remind us that God came down to give us forgiveness, salvation, eternal life and genuine hope. All of this is true; however, Advent is a beautiful reminder that God did not just give us gifts. He gave us Himself. God loves us beyond anything that we could ever be able to comprehend. At every moment, He is with us, regardless of whether we are aware of it or not. God knows everything about us, our good sides and our not so good sides, our thoughts, words, intentions, actions, our efficiencies and our deficiencies, our fears and our longings, our dreams and the challenges we face. It is good to be aware of all of this. At the same time, Advent reminds us to focus on God Who is always with us and on the ways in which He blesses our lives, walks with us and talks with us, protects and provides, teaches and guides us, and the various ways in which He wants us to reflect that love towards others.

I like a quote from Mother Teresa. When asked why she was taking care of so many people in need, she replied, 鈥淚 am just a little pencil in the hand of a writing God, Who sends love letters to the world.鈥� What is also typical of pencils is that they need to be sharpened once in a while. But the real purpose is to write.

Advent provides us with a great opportunity to regain focus and to let God send His message of love to all whom we meet.




Evgeniy Naydenov
School of Divinity Student

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Thursday, December 18

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 2 Samuel 7:1-17; Galatians 3:23-29

In the third grade I was introduced to English grammar. Mrs. Word was my teacher. For years I learned about subjects and verbs, nouns and pronouns, objects (direct and indirect), adjectives and adverbs, and . . . prepositions. Prepositions are about relationships between a noun/pronoun and other words to follow. Our English language has more than 100 prepositions, usually characterized by their function: directions (to, from, into), cause (for), possession (of), agency/instrumentality (with, by), place (in, on, under), manner (by, like, with), or time (before, during, after). We use prepositions all the time, without even thinking about it. Prepositions describe our relationships; they are bridges that provide context. Enrolling in college is vastly different than graduating from college.

In the New Testament reading for today (Galatians 3:23-29), the Apostle Paul writes about our lives no longer being 鈥渢utored鈥� by the law. Our redeemed lives are insufficient if we just 鈥渄o good, be nice, and don鈥檛 kick the dog.鈥� We are to live 鈥渂y faith.鈥� Five times in these seven verses, 鈥渇aith鈥� is mentioned. But, faith in what? In whom? Remember, prepositions are about relationships. Six times in these seven verses, 鈥淐hrist鈥� is the most important relationship we may ever have. And about those prepositions: to Christ (v. 24), in Christ Jesus (v. 26), into Christ (v. 27), on Christ (v. 27), and in Christ Jesus (v. 28). Finally, you are Christ鈥檚 (v. 29)!

In 1615, the astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei was investigated by the Roman Inquisition for supporting the conclusion of Nicolaus Copernicus (1543) who suggested that the sun, not the Earth, was the center of our universe. This contradicted the commonly accepted biblical interpretation of that time that everything revolved around the earth, that is to say, around us.

The interrogators of Galileo found him 鈥渧ehemently suspect of heresy.鈥� In 1633, Galileo was forced to apologize, and he was sentenced to spend the remainder of his life under house arrest. And, he had to recite the seven Penitential Psalms every week for the remainder of his life. Sometimes it鈥檚 hard to believe that the world does not revolve around us. Apparently, the directional prepositions (to, from, into, around) about relationships really do matter.

Sixteen years ago, my wife Patsy was dying of ovarian cancer. For eighteen months she fought a hard battle, but by December it was clear that her death was just around the corner. During Advent she received a letter from our long-time friend and pastor, Dr. Stephen Shoemaker. His letter was brief and to the point. One phrase offered hope and courage to Patsy, and it has carried me through many crises in my life: 鈥淩emember who you are鈥攜ou are baptized into Christ.鈥� Christ is the center and circumference of our lives.

In 1992, Pope John Paul II formally apologized to the family of Galileo, acknowledging that the church was wrong.

PRAYER OF ST. PATRICK
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
Amen.



Doug Dickens
Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling

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Wednesday, December 17

Zechariah 8:1-17; Matthew 8:14-17, 28-34

My family is the most important aspect of my life. We love spending time together traveling, exploring, chatting, and laughing. My wife is the best cook in the world; she prepares the most delicious fresh food. She is also incredibly organized and knows exactly how to plan and book our trips. My three kids each have their own unique personalities, but with all their strengths and perspectives, we come together in harmony, guided by mutual respect, a shared purpose, and a willingness to grow together.

Advent is a season of waiting, preparation, and hope, a time when we reflect not only on the birth of Jesus Christ but also on the promise that He will come again. For families, Advent can be a powerful time to draw closer, not just to each other, but to God. Spending time with family reminds us of what truly matters: love, connection, and belonging. It grounds us in our identity, teaches us patience and empathy, and reminds us that we are never alone in this world.

The family is the first institution God created. It is where values are passed on and where God鈥檚 Word is lived out daily. The wealth of Scripture reminds us of the importance of family and unity. God calls families to live by love, respect, and faith. Forgiveness and kindness hold the family together.

In 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, love is presented as the greatest and most eternal virtue, surpassing the temporary nature of spiritual gifts and remaining even when other things pass away. Families are also called to live in love, patience, forgiveness, and honor, as Romans 12:10 and Colossians 3:13-14 teach us.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 encourages us: 鈥淭hese commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.鈥� These verses remind believers of the responsibility and privilege of actively passing God鈥檚 Word to the next generation.

God created the family as a reflection of His love and character. Let us build homes where His Word is honored, where love abounds, and where faith is passed on. This Advent, may your family not just prepare for a holiday, but prepare for His presence. As you wait, may you grow closer to each other and to the One who came to dwell among us, Jesus, our Emmanuel.



James Macy
School of Divinity Student

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Tuesday, December 16

Ezekiel 47:1-12, Jude 17-25

During Advent, I wait and prepare for Jesus鈥� return, when both the world and I will be fully made right. Is there anything you need God to set right, either in the world or in yourself?

I used to drive a Ford Escape; what a time of trying to 鈥渕ake things right!鈥� I initially bought the vehicle when it was 15 years old. It had some issues, but nothing too severe. As the vehicle aged, more issues arose. Some of them were beyond my ability to fix. Though I learned how to replace a fuel filter, splice in new sparkplug connectors, and even replace an intake manifold, the aging Ford鈥檚 issues still outdid me on more than one occasion. When I broke down on the highway, I needed a skill, or power, greater than myself. You, the world, and I are like that old Ford; we need a power greater than ourselves so that we can be 鈥渕ade right.鈥�

In Ezekiel, we see a beautiful vision of a river of healing flowing from the Temple of God to the Dead Sea. Along the river鈥檚 banks grow trees whose leaves will be for healing, and fruit for food. These leaves and fruits will never wither or fail. When the river reaches the Dead Sea, those dead waters will become fresh and full of living things. The people of Israel received this vision during a difficult time. Their nation was divided into the northern and southern kingdoms, their people were in exile, and a spirit of hopelessness permeated the community. God delivered this vision, through Ezekiel, both to promise His future blessing and to call His people to holiness (43:9-12). God knew that this beautiful vision would come to pass. While He has not yet fulfilled this vision, He has called His people to holiness, 鈥渢he basic law of the Temple鈥� (43:12).

The call to holiness is echoed in Jude 17-25. In this text, Jude warns the Church against those who during the 鈥渓ast days鈥� were 鈥渟coffers鈥� and were 鈥渃ausing divisions.鈥� The Christians of that time believed Jesus was returning very soon. This urgency fueled their eagerness to do good. Jude commanded these Christians to grow in their faith, pray, look forward to God鈥檚 mercy, and to give mercy to those with wavering faith, to stir others to repentance, and to be merciful to those who sin while being careful not to replicate their sins (20-23). Jude鈥檚 letter is addressed to all Christians; therefore, the commands in his letter apply to you and me.

My old Ford was falling apart when I finally sold it, much like Israel鈥檚 condition at the time of Ezekiel鈥檚 vision. The Church at the time of Jude鈥檚 letter lived in a 鈥渨orld on fire,鈥� and eagerly looked forward to Jesus鈥� return. You and I are called to the same urgency, to look from God鈥檚 perspective, who said 鈥測es, I am coming soon鈥� (Revelation 22:20).

God promised life and blessing in the age to come, and God calls us to holiness now so that He will usher in that age and so that we will share in that blessing.

What parts of your life do you need God, in His power, to 鈥渕ake right鈥� to better reflect His holiness?



James Macy
School of Divinity Student

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