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December 15, 2025

December 15th, 2025

Monday – Gospels

Reading – Matthew 25

Highlight Verse:

““But he called back, ‘Believe me, I don’t know you!’”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I admit that this parable has confused me in the past.

To be completely honest, I’m still not completely sure of the entire meaning of it.

I mean, why speak of bridesmaids when the groom returns and not the bride? Is there a subtle meaning there?

Some is lost in fully understanding the cultural context. A bride in that culture would traditionally have ten bridesmaids for whom it was an honor to serve the bride through the wedding.

Therefore, it would be a great dishonor to be barred from the ceremony for being unprepared.

To miss out on the ceremony would be a big disappointment, but today’s highlight verse zeroes in on the greatest pain.

They were cut off from relationship with God.

He did not KNOW them.

The other two stories in this chapter reiterate the theme.

The unwise servant did not have a close enough relationship with the Master to act on his knowledge of the Master and invest the money.

The person who doesn’t understand the Father’s heart enough to help their fellow man has that relationship with the Father completely cut off for an eternity of punishment.

As for me, I want to be prepared by doing all I can to understand the Father’s heart and act accordingly.

What stood out the most to you in this chapter?
What does it mean to you to be in relationship with the Father?
Christmas Eve, 2023

December 24th, 2023
Sunday – Poetry

Reading – Proverbs 4

Highlight Verse:

“My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

This was written by Solomon, who learned much of his wisdom from his father, David.

Proverbs is his attempt at passing down that wisdom to future generations.

For the most part, my father was not wise. He made many mistakes out of poor judgement and weak morals.

But there is still some wisdom that he passed along to me.
- If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing well.
- You get out of life what you put into it.
- When you see someone in need, stop what you’re doing and help.
- Don’t be afraid to admit your wrongs and try to change them.
Okay, the list is pretty short, but there was some and I will pass it and other wisdom I’ve gained along the way on to my children and those whom I influence.

Do/did you have a wise father? What kind of wisdom did you get from him?
Do/did you have an unwise father? Have you been able to glean any wisdom from him?

One other thing I learned from my dad was a love for Christmas. It’s a time from which I have mostly good childhood memories.

I pray that today and tomorrow be times where new good memories come for you and your families.

Merry Christmas!

Tag: father

December 15, 2025

He did not KNOW them.

The other two stories in this chapter reiterate the theme.

As for me, I want to be prepared by doing all I can to understand the Father’s heart and act accordingly.

Christmas Eve, 2023

This was written by Solomon, who learned much of his wisdom from his father, David.

Merry Christmas!