Daily Readings

Meditate again on Matthew 1:20-21. In Jesus alone, we see true humanity, goodness and obedience to the will of God. In what ways can we follow Christ’s example by walking in obedience?

Joseph was told that the child to be born would be the Saviour who would save God’s people from their sins. May we realise that Jesus came to this world, not for his own sake, but for us and for our salvation.

Let us look to the circumstances under which the Son of God entered into this world to bring God’s truth to us, in piety and holiness.

\”For the one who has entered His rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from His.\” Let us therefore be diligent to enter that Sabbath rest as God has commanded.

Just as the seventy-two disciples returned with joy after their preaching mission, so the shepherds returned “glorifying and praising God.” May we share this spirit of doxology as we respond to the mighty words and acts of our God.

The shepherds “spread the word” and became the first Christian evangelists, and those who heard them “were amazed.” In what ways can we share the Good News with others so that they too can be amazed by the love of God in Christ?