LakewayChurch 2023 Advent Guide - Flipbook - Page 11
Third Week of Advent - Thursday
Reading: Luke 2:8-15
21
DEC
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to
Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened,
which the Lord has told us about.” (Luke 2:15)
Road trips can be wonderful bonding experiences.
What do you imagine the conversation was among the
shepherds on their way to Bethlehem to look for the
Christ child?
If you’ll be taking a road trip this Advent season, how
can you be sure God’s peace will be present?
Prayer: Lord of the Heavenly Hosts, help me look
for you throughout this Advent season with the same
diligence as the shepherds looked for you when you
were born.
Third Week of Advent - Saturday
Reading: Luke 2:16-20
23
DEC
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered
them in her heart. (Luke 2:19)
Some memories are like treasures we get to open
again and again. Maybe you remember a special gift
from years ago. Maybe you like to think back on a trip
or occasion that brought you heartfelt joy.
What new family memories might you create this
year? Which will you choose to remember as a gift
from Jesus?
Prayer: Lord of All My Moments, help me hear the
brush of angels’ wings as I await your coming.
Third Week of Advent - Friday
Reading: Luke 2:16-20
22
DEC
So [the shepherds] hurried off and found Mary and
Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word
concerning what had been told them about this
child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the
shepherds said to them....The shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God for all the things they
had heard and seen, which were just as they had been
told. (Luke 2:16-18, 20)
God chose shepherds to spread the news of Christ’s
birth. What an affirmation of their purpose. It was their
lowly position in society as shepherds that suited them
to be the perfect ones to appreciate fully the importance
of the birth of the newborn Lamb of God.
What is unique about you that helps you understand
Jesus in a special way?
Prayer: Lord, help me to glorify and praise you for all
that I have heard and seen.