‘Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.’ Isaiah 2:4
‘Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels. Hebrews 13:2
‘I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm…’ Jeremiah 29:11
‘Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth’ Psalm 100 v 1
‘…show kindness and mercy to one another; do not oppress the widow, the orphan, the stranger, or the poor’ Zechariah 7:9/10
Our children’s favourite saint must be Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus)-a Turkish Bishop whose legendary generosity we celebrate today.
‘I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them’ Revelation 21:3
Jesus spoke to them; ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.’ John 8:12
‘O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous things.’ Psalm 98:1
‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.’ Jeremiah 31:3
‘The angel Gabriel was sent by God …to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph. The virgin’s name was Mary.’ Luke 1:26/27
‘…share your bread with the hungry; bring the homeless poor into your house.’ Isaiah 58 :7
‘How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?’ 1 John 3:17
‘The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them.’ Isaiah 11:16
‘He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty.’ Luke 1:53
‘Joseph went from the town of Nazareth… to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David.’ Luke 2:4
‘You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you created all things.’ Revelation 4:11
‘Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. ‘ 1 John 3:2
‘When I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me.’ Micah 7:8
‘The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.’ Isaiah 9:2
‘It is you who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.’ Psalm 18:28
‘And she gave birth to her firstborn son…and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.’ Luke 2:7
‘In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.’ Luke 2:8
‘Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.’ Luke 2:9
‘They went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.’ Luke 2:16
