Christmas at Discovery 2024

(Luke 1:38, NIV) “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.”

The Wrong Lens

• The lens of .

Galatians 6:4-5 (NIV) Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load.

• The lens of .

Romans 8:1 (NIV) Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

• The lens of .

2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

2025

The Year of

Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called…

Wonderful Counselor: He you when you’re .

Mighty God: He for you when you’re .

Everlasting Father: He you when you feel .

Prince of Peace: He you when you’re .

How to Say ‘YES’ to God’s Plan

1. Acknowledge God’s .

(Luke 1:38, NIV) “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.”

Proverbs 19:21 (NIV) Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

2. Surround yourself with people .

Luke 1:39-40 (NIV) At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth.

Proverbs 13:20 (NIV) Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.

3. Take the even if you don’t .

Luke 2:7 (KJV) And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Psalm 37:23-24 (NIV) The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.

Give God .