Luka 2:8-9

Christmas is coming! With it comes Advent – preparing for and celebrating Jesus’ birth. But does that fact get lost by the busy holiday schedule, shopping for the perfect gift, or hosting family gatherings? In the steady rush of the Christmas season, experience new ways to engage with God’s Word, ultimately drawing you closer to Him. Awaken your soul in this 4-day reading plan from Thomas Nelson's Abide Bible Journals.

Krismasi hii, rejelea hadithi ya kuzaliwa kwa Yesu katika Injili Takatifu ya Mathayo na Luka. Unaposoma, video fupi yaeleza kila upande wa hadithi kwa kila siku ya mpango huu.

Majira ya Maajilio yanatualika kuandaa mioyo yetu kwa ajili ya kuja kwa Yesu, si kwa sherehe tu bali pia kwa tafakari. Katika simulizi ya Krismasi, hofu ni dhima inayojirudia: hekaluni, kwenye ndoto, milimani na hata kwenye nyumba za utulivu. Lakini kila mara, Mungu hatoi hukumu bali anatupa hakikisho: 'Usiogope.' Katika tafakari fupi fupi za mfululizo huu, tunachunguza jinsi kuchagua imani badala ya hofu kunavyotusaidia kumkaribisha Yesu kwa kina zaidi katika maisha yetu.

The Bible tells us that "in His presence is fullness of joy" and that "the joy of the Lord is our strength". Joy isn't simply another emotion; it is a fruit of the Spirit and one of the best weapons in your arsenal to fight against discouragement, depression, and defeat. Learn what the Bible has to say about joy, and strengthening yourself to become a defiantly joyful Christian.