7-Step Quiet Time Devotional

7-Step QT Notes 1. 🙏 Quiet Time Pause. Take a deep breath. Ask God to help you see the wonder of Christ’s coming and respond with faith. 2. 📅 December 24, 2025 Today’s passage reminds us: God’s promises are real—let’s go and see what He has done. 3. ✝️ Luke 2:8–20 Shepherds were watching their flocks at night when an angel appeared, and the glory of the Lord surrounded them. The angel announced good news: a Savior, Christ the Lord, was born in David’s city. The sign would be a baby wrapped in cloths, lying in a manger. Suddenly, a multitude of angels praised God, saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!” The shepherds hurried to Bethlehem, found Mary, Joseph, and the baby, and shared what they had heard. Everyone marveled, and Mary treasured these things in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had seen and heard. 4. 📖 Key Verse “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing...

7-Step QT Notes 1. 🙏 Quiet Time Pause. Take a deep breath. Ask God to help you see His passion and love behind the gift of Jesus. 2. 📅 December 23, 2025 Today’s passage reminds us: Christmas is about God’s zeal and love, not just a holiday tradition. 3. ✝️ Isaiah 9:1–7 Isaiah prophesies hope for a land once in darkness. Those who walked in gloom will see a great light, and joy will increase like harvest celebrations. God will break the yoke of oppression and end war. This promise centers on a child given to us—called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His reign will be eternal, marked by justice and righteousness, and the zeal of the LORD will accomplish this. 4. 📖 Key Verse The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this (v. 7b). 5. 📝 Reflection I once received a traditional Korean tea set crafted by an artisan who revived a forgotten technique. Inside the box was a letter explaining the effort and passion behind the gift. That letter ma...