Christians Daily Calendar

December 2023

Let Thy hand be upon the man of Thy right hand, upon the SON of MAN whom Thou madest strong for Thyself. (Psa. 80:17)

What is man, that Thou art mindful of Him or the SON of MAN, that Thou visitest Him? Thou madest Him a little lower than the angels; Thou crownedst Him with glory and honor, and didst set Him over the works of Thy hands. (Heb. 2:6‑7)

Lord, what is man? ’Tis He who died
And all Thy nature glorified;
Thy righteousness and grace displayed
When He for sin atonement made.

Worthy, O SON of MAN, art Thou
Of every crown that decks Thy brow;
Worthy art Thou to be adored,
And owned as universal Lord.

Saturday, December 30, 2023

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Let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified. (Deut. 20:3)

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth strength. (Isa. 40:29)

As thy days, so shall thy strength be. (Deut. 33:25)

Not yesterday’s load we are called on to bear,
Nor the morrow’s uncertain and shadowy care;
Why should we look forward or back with
dismay?
Our needs, as our mercies, are but for the day.

One day at a time, and the day is His day;
He has numbered its hours, though they haste
or delay;
His grace is sufficient; we walk not alone;
As the day, so the strength that He giveth His
own.

Friday, December 29, 2023

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A gift in secret pacifieth anger. (Prov. 21:14)

If thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee; leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. (Matt. 5:23‑24)

We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Eph. 2:10)

Love is an attitude — love is a prayer,
For a soul in sorrow, a heart in despair;
Love is desire for the gain of another;
Love suffers long with the fault of a brother;
Love giveth water to a cup that’s run dry;
Love reaches low, as it can reach high;
Seeks not her own at expense of another;
Love comes from God when it reaches our
brother.

Thursday, December 28, 2023

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God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. (John 3:17)

Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. (Luke 7:50)

One Priest alone can pardon me,
Or bid me, “Go in peace,”
Can breathe that word — forever free,
And make these heartthrobs cease;
My soul has heard His priestly voice;
It said, “I bore your sins; rejoice!”

He showed the spear-mark in His side,
The nail-print on His palm;
Said, “Look on Me, the Crucified;
Why tremble thus? Be calm!
All power is Mine — I set you free —
Be not afraid — I go with thee.”

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. (Phil. 3:1)

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. (Phil. 4:4‑5)

The night is far spent, and the day is at hand:
No sign to be looked for; the star’s in the sky;
Rejoice then, ye saints, ’tis your Lord’s own
command;
Rejoice, for the coming of Jesus draws nigh.

Oh kindle within us a holy desire,
Like that which was found in Thy people of
   old,
Who tasted Thy love and whose hearts were
   on fire,
While They waited in patience Thy face to
   behold.

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

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Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household. (Phil. 4:21‑22)

I will declare Thy name unto My brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee. (Heb. 2:12)

Unto God and our Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. (Phil. 4:20)

Everlasting glory be,
God and Father, unto Thee!
’Tis with joy Thy brethren raise
Hearts and voices in Thy praise.

Gladly we Thy grace proclaim,
Knowing now the Father’s name:
God and Father, unto Thee
Everlasting glory be!

Monday, December 25, 2023

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Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. (Luke 2:10‑12,16‑17,19‑20)

Sunday, December 24, 2023

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Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. (Matt. 1:23)

His name was called Jesus. (Luke 2:21)

Being made so much better than the angels, as He hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. But unto the Son He saith, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of Thy kingdom. (Heb. 1:4,8)

Once on earth in Bethlehem’s manger,
As a newborn babe He lay,
God come down a heavenly stranger,
Love to sinners to display.

Blessed soul, behold thy Savior
Seated on the Father’s throne;
Object of God’s highest favor,
See Him, God’s beloved Son!

Saturday, December 23, 2023

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Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. (Psa. 146:3)

Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide. (Mic. 7:5)

I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me. (Mic. 7:7)

Who shall tell our untold need,
Deeply felt, though scarcely known?
Who the hungering soul can feed,
Guard, and guide, but God alone?
Blessed promise! while we see
Earthly friends must powerless be,
Earthly fountains quickly dry:
God shall all your need supply.

Friday, December 22, 2023

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I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. (1 Cor. 4:14)

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. (Col. 1:28)

We exhort you, brethren, WARN them that are unruly, COMFORT the feeble-minded, SUPPORT the weak, be PATIENT toward all. (1 Thess. 5:14)

And is this love — to smooth the upward way,
To level every hill you else must climb,
Lose you the vision from the heights sublime,
Toil’s sure reward at the close of the day?

One loves you more than I, who loves you
much;
Would I dare thwart the purposes divine
And change that wise and tender will for
mine?
Deny your living soul the shaping touch?

Thursday, December 21, 2023

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Behold, the Lord God will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? (Isa. 50:9)

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus. God sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh. (Rom. 8:1,3)

Just as I was He received me,
Seeking from judgment to flee;
Now there is no condemnation;
This is the Savior for me.

Now I can say I am pardoned,
Happy and justified, free,
Saved by my blessed Redeemer:
This is the Savior for me.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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The armies which were in heaven followed Him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And He hath on His vesture and on His thigh a name written, King of kings, and Lord of lords. (Rev. 19:14,16)

Hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. (Rev. 5:10)

He shall keep us safely hidden
While His judgments shake the world,
While His word shall smite the nations,
Into wreck and ruin hurled;
We shall see the opened heavens;
We shall follow in His train;
We shall come with Him in triumph
When He comes to earth to reign.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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Thy word is very pure: therefore Thy servant loveth it. (Psa. 119:140)

Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto My knowledge. For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. (Prov. 22:17‑18)

The words of the pure are pleasant words. (Prov. 15:26)

They walk with hurrying steps, life’s busy
highway;
Often the still, small voice they cannot hear;
But we can listen in the restful stillness
Its words of faith and hope and gladsome cheer.

We dwell in safety in our Lord’s green
pastures,
Our souls at rest the quiet waters by;
Willing to be, since we may not be doing,
Living epistles, open to the eye.

Monday, December 18, 2023

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We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken. (2 Cor. 4:8‑9)

Neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength. (Neh. 8:10)

These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. (John 15:11)

The sweet companionship of One
Who once the desert trod;
The glorious fellowship with One
Upon the throne of God.

The joy no desolation here
Can reach or cloud or dim —
The present Lord, the living God,
And we alone with Him.

Sunday, December 17, 2023

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The angel of the Lord went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and fourscore and five thousand. (Isa. 37:36)

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He shall presently give Me more than twelve legions of angels? (Matt. 26:53)

For fear of him [the angel] the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. (Matt. 28:4‑5)

Though angels may with rapture see
How mercy flows in Jesus’ blood,
It is not theirs to prove, as we,
The cleansing virtue of this flood.

Saturday, December 16, 2023

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Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and TROUBLED about many things. (Luke 10:41)

He said unto them, Why are ye TROUBLED? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. (Luke 24:38‑39)

Be not afraid of their terror, neither be TROUBLED. (1 Peter 3:14)

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer’s ear!
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,
And drives away his fear.

It makes the wounded spirit whole;
It calms the TROUBLED breast;
’Tis manna to the hungry soul,
And to the weary rest.

Friday, December 15, 2023

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Order my STEPS in Thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. (Psa. 119:133)

The law of his God is in his heart; none of his STEPS shall slide. (Psa. 37:31)

Leaving us an example, that ye should follow His STEPS. (1 Peter 2:21)

When thou goest, thy STEPS shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. (Prov. 4:12)

Together, day by day,
And step with step, we walk that way;
No feverish rushing to and fro,
Or with reluctant feet, and slow
To drag behind — why should it be
So hard to travel patiently
And just keep STEP with God?

Thursday, December 14, 2023

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We have found Him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth. (John 1:45)

King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds. (Acts 26:27‑29)

“Almost persuaded,” come, come today;
“Almost persuaded,” turn not away;
   Jesus invites you here;
   List to His voice so clear
   Now falling on your ear;
      “Come, wanderer, come!”

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away. (Matt. 24:35)

All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: but the word of the Lord endureth forever. (1 Peter 1:24‑25)

Forever, O Lord, Thy word is settled in heaven. (Psa. 119:89)

Man’s life is as the grass,
Or like the morning flower;
If one sharp blast sweep o’er the field,
It withers in an hour.

But Thy compassions, Lord,
To endless years endure;
And all Thy people ever find
Thy word of promise sure.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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O fear the Lord, ye His saints: for there is no want to them that fear Him. (Psa. 34:9)

The Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not His saints; they are preserved forever. (Psa. 37:28)

To them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called: mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied. (Jude 1‑2)

O Thou, whose mercies far exceed
   All we can do or say,
As in Thy people Thou indeed
   Dost daily more display;
Let, for our happiness, O God,
   On us while here below,
By virtue of Christ’s death and blood,
   Thy richest blessings flow.

Monday, December 11, 2023

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Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. (Col. 4:3‑4)

When I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord. (2 Cor. 2:12)

Lord God who sits upon Thy throne,
They live by faith who with Thee dwell;
For Thou dost turn the flinty stone
Into a springing well.

Lord God of doors we cannot pass,
We go where Thou art leading on;
For Thou dost break the bars of brass
And cut through human bonds.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

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God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. (Gen. 1:16)

In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. (John 1:4)

Ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; and killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead. (Acts 3:14‑15)

Thou glorious light of courts above,
Joy of the saints below,
To us still manifest Thy love,
That we its depths may know.

To us Thy cross is life and health;
’Twas shame and death to Thee;
Our present glory, joy and wealth,
Our everlasting stay.

Saturday, December 9, 2023

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Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. (Matt. 10:29‑31)

I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Savior. (Isa. 43:3)

The Lord hath loved His people. (2 Chron. 2:11)

But they, as I, shall rest secure
   Beneath the wings of love,
Though storm and darkness sweep the sea
   And cover all the land;
My life and theirs, so small and frail,
   God’s care of both the same;
My soul a nesting bird within
   The hollow of His hand.

Friday, December 8, 2023

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Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: the one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: but the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel. (Phil. 1:15‑17)

A true witness delivereth souls. (Prov. 14:25)

Not for selfish praise or glory,
Not for objects nothing worth,
But to send the blessed story
Of the gospel o’er the earth.

Steadfast, then, in our endeavor,
Precious Savior, may we be;
And forever, and forever,
We will give the praise to Thee.

Thursday, December 7, 2023

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This is the will of Him that sent Me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have everlasting life. (John 6:40)

That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom. 5:21)

He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. (1 John 5:12)

In righteousness God now can bless
All who His Word believe,
And life eternal they possess
Who Christ the Son receive.

But soon will close that open door,
Be hushed that gracious voice;
Glad tidings shall be heard no more;
Now make thy final choice.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the Lord hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it. (Deut. 31:7)

Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. (Josh. 1:3)

Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. (Col. 3:24)

Grace that shone for Christ below,
Changed to glory, we shall know;
And before His unveiled face
Sing the glory of His grace.

Yet Thy hand shall crown in heaven
All the grace Thy love has given;
Just, though undeserved, reward
From our glorious, gracious Lord.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will extend PEACE to her like a river. (Isa. 66:12)

He hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee. He maketh PEACE in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat. (Psa. 147:13‑14)

Go in PEACE: before the Lord is your way wherein ye go. (Judg. 18:6)

Like a river glorious is God’s perfect peace;
Over all victorious, in its bright increase;
Perfect, yet it floweth fuller every day,
Perfect, yet it groweth deeper all the way.

Hidden in the hollow of His blessed hand,
Never foe can follow, never traitor stand;
Not a surge of worry, not a shade of care,
Not a blast of hurry touch the spirit there.

Monday, December 4, 2023

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Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers. (1 Thess. 1:1‑2)

What thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God? (1 Thess. 3:9)

Savior, for them that trust in Thee,
Once more, with thanksgiving on high,
We lift the heart and bend the knee,
As our devotion’s incense rise.

For mercies past we praise Thee, Lord,
The fruits of earth, the joys of heaven,
Thy helping arm, Thy guiding Word,
And answered prayers, and souls
forgiven.

Sunday, December 3, 2023

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Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness: and the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities unto a land not inhabited. (Lev. 16:21‑22)

My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and Thou sewest up mine iniquity. (Job 14:17)

I will cleanse them from all their iniquity … and I will pardon all their iniquities, whereby they have sinned, and whereby they have transgressed against Me. (Jer. 33:8)

The wrath of a sin-hating God
With us can have nothing to do;
The Savior’s obedience and blood
Hide all our transgressions from view.

Saturday, December 2, 2023

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This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. (Psa. 34:6)

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. (Psa. 46:1‑3)

I glimpsed amid the darkness
   A trail of heavenly light,
And one came walking toward me,
   Whose voice dispelled my night;
In accents soft and tender,
   He bade my fears to cease
As, to the roaring tempest,
   He whispered words of peace.

Friday, December 1, 2023

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Thou shalt swear, The Lord liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in Him, and in Him shall they glory. For thus saith the Lord … Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns. (Jer. 4:2‑3)

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. (Col. 3:5,15)

With thankful hearts we now can bid
Farewell to pleasure here!
With Christ in God our life is hid,
And all its springs are there.

A mind at perfect peace with God:
Oh, what a word is this!
A sinner reconciled through blood:
This, this indeed is peace!