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The Elf Code of Conduct and Luke: Joy
December 15, 2024
Missy Potts
Luke 2:8-20
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
The Elf Code of Conduct highlights essential Biblical truths demonstrated by the Shepherds in the Christmas Story.
Treat Every Day like Christmas
- An angel of the Lord appeared to the
- The
- The birth of Jesus isn’t a once-a-year celebration; it’s a
- How can YOU treat every day like Christmas?
There’s room for everyone on the nice list
- I bring you good news that will cause great
- The birth of Jesus demonstrates God’s
- Who in your life needs to know that they belong to God’s inclusive Kingdom?
The Best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
- The Shepherds returned,
- The birth of Jesus
- Do you have Joy that is not dependent on your circumstances?