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Isaiah 42:1–9 points us to Jesus, the humble Servant sent by the Father and sustained by the Spirit. At His baptism, Jesus begins a ministry marked by quiet strength and mercy— bringing justice that restores rather than crushes. He goes to the margins to identify with sinners, reminding us that no one is too small to be seen by God. In this season of Epiphany, we see Christ revealed through compassion and faithful service rather than power or display.

Isaiah 42:1–9 points us to Jesus, the humble Servant sent by the Father and sustained by the Spirit. At His baptism, Jesus begins a ministry marked by quiet strength and mercy— bringing justice that restores rather than crushes. He goes to the margins to identify with sinners, reminding us that no one is too small to be seen by God. In this season of Epiphany, we see Christ revealed through compassion and faithful service rather than power or display.

Isaiah 42:1–9 points us to Jesus, the humble Servant sent by the Father and sustained by the Spirit. At His baptism, Jesus begins a ministry marked by quiet strength and mercy— bringing justice that restores rather than crushes. He goes to the margins to identify with sinners, reminding us that no one is too small to be seen by God. In this season of Epiphany, we see Christ revealed through compassion and faithful service rather than power or display.

What great faith Solomon must have had! He could have asked for so much but chose a listening heart. Even the phrase itself is difficult to translate, but the point is that it relies totally on what God will say and do. Mary and Joseph were likewise confounded when Jesus did what He needed to do by staying in the temple. Fortunately, the grace of God is overwhelming, beyond what we can understand. As Paul writes in the Epistle, we are only on the receiving end, as God has adopted us as fellow children with Jesus “according to the purpose of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which He has blessed us in the Beloved” (Ephesians 1:5–6). Are our hearts listening?

What great faith Solomon must have had! He could have asked for so much but chose a listening heart. Even the phrase itself is difficult to translate, but the point is that it relies totally on what God will say and do. Mary and Joseph were likewise confounded when Jesus did what He needed to do by staying in the temple. Fortunately, the grace of God is overwhelming, beyond what we can understand. As Paul writes in the Epistle, we are only on the receiving end, as God has adopted us as fellow children with Jesus “according to the purpose of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which He has blessed us in the Beloved” (Ephesians 1:5–6). Are our hearts listening?

What great faith Solomon must have had! He could have asked for so much but chose a listening heart. Even the phrase itself is difficult to translate, but the point is that it relies totally on what God will say and do. Mary and Joseph were likewise confounded when Jesus did what He needed to do by staying in the temple. Fortunately, the grace of God is overwhelming, beyond what we can understand. As Paul writes in the Epistle, we are only on the receiving end, as God has adopted us as fellow children with Jesus “according to the purpose of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which He has blessed us in the Beloved” (Ephesians 1:5–6). Are our hearts listening?

Although not an official church holiday, New Year’s Eve has been, for many centuries, a time for Christian people to gather for worship. The psalmist exclaims: “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth” (Psalm 34:1). The changing of the calendar year is a most appropriate time for God’s people to bless Him and thank Him for the time of the old year now ending and for the time yet to come in the new year. King David, the psalmist, shares this blessed invitation with us: “Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together!” (Psalm 34:3). In another of his thoughtfully reflective psalms, David says to the Lord: “But I trust in You, O LORD; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in Your hand” (Psalm 31:14–15a). In our worship this New Year’s Eve, we echo the faith-filled expression of King David, joyfully committing our time and commending our times to our gracious and faithful God.

In the glow of Christmas, we pause to remember the kindness of the Lord and all the good things He has done. Isaiah calls God’s people to look back and see His faithfulness—to remember how He redeemed them in love, lifted them in their weakness, and carried them through every trial. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, we see the fullness of that kindness revealed in our Savior—the One who became one of us to redeem us and make us His own. Come and be reminded of God’s steadfast love that still lifts and carries His people today.

In the glow of Christmas, we pause to remember the kindness of the Lord and all the good things He has done. Isaiah calls God’s people to look back and see His faithfulness—to remember how He redeemed them in love, lifted them in their weakness, and carried them through every trial. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, we see the fullness of that kindness revealed in our Savior—the One who became one of us to redeem us and make us His own. Come and be reminded of God’s steadfast love that still lifts and carries His people today.

“If it bleeds, it leads.” That’s the mantra of modern news media. Good news doesn’t seem to get the traction that destruction and division do. But good news is what God speaks through His Son, the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us. God publishes peace, salvation, and the good news of happiness through the Word and reminds us, “Your God reigns” (Isaiah 52:7) That’s good news!

We come together to celebrate Christmas. Many times, our celebrations come with lots of music, decorations, joyous conversations, and laughter, and we cannot forget the presents under the tree and the stockings hung by the chimney with care. Yet there is a different reality we encounter tonight. We see the glory of the Lord descending to us in the Christ Child, who was wrapped in swaddling cloths and laid in a manger. And in Him, “the hopes and fears of all the years are met” tonight as we join our voices with the angels, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!” (LSB 361:1; Luke 2:14).

We come together to celebrate Christmas. Many times, our celebrations come with lots of music, decorations, joyous conversations, and laughter, and we cannot forget the presents under the tree and the stockings hung by the chimney with care. Yet there is a different reality we encounter tonight. We see the glory of the Lord descending to us in the Christ Child, who was wrapped in swaddling cloths and laid in a manger. And in Him, “the hopes and fears of all the years are met” tonight as we join our voices with the angels, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!” (LSB 361:1; Luke 2:14).

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