Esaïe 40:2

How will you prepare to celebrate the birth of the Savior this year? Many people have traditions such as listening to Christmas music, sending cards, decorating a tree, or reading the Christmas story. During this Advent devotion, we'll be looking at 5 different responses from people who were present for the coming of Jesus and we'll look at how they prepared for His arrival. We'll now look at Simeon’s response.

Do you ever struggle to believe you’re truly forgiven? Do you feel like you need to work up a bit of a good streak in your life before God will really be pleased with you? Check out this 3-day plan and find out how you can have assurance that you are truly forgiven, loved, and free.

Advent invites us to journey through the darkness to discover the light, the incarnate Word of God who "shines in the darkness" (John 1:5). This plan focuses upon the weekly themes of Advent—hope, peace, joy, and love—and serves as a guide through each week of the season. It is taken from our book, Dawn, with reflections for every day of Advent available within the Dwell Bible App.

Through Jesus, God revealed Himself and dwelt amongst His created man. This is the second part of the 3-part series devotion on the Bible-revealed Greatness of God and His Plan. While the first part focus on certain aspects of the Greatness of God, this part discusses on the Greatness of Jesus in the areas of His obedience, humility, gentleness, sacrifice and authority. May this devotion bless you and refresh you in the Lord.