But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law.
God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children.
Galatians 4:4,5
Tell him to stop worrying. Tell him he doesn’t need to fear the fierce anger of those two burned-out embers, King Rezin of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah.
Isaiah 7:4
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free,
and that the time of the Lord ’s favor has come. ”
Then he began to speak to them. “The Scripture you’ve just heard has been fulfilled this very day!”
Luke 4:18,19,21
O God of new beginnings, like years past, the year ahead will bring its own experiences of success and joy, as well as failure and loss. Help us meet the unwritten with faith and the assurance of your presence. Amen.
Today's bible in a year readings