Sojourners Verse and Voice – 26 December 2023

Verse of the day
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.”

– Luke 2:10-11

Voice of the day
When the song of the angels is stilled, / when the star in the sky is gone, / when the kings and princes are home, / when the shepherds are back with their flocks, / the work of Christmas begins: / to find the lost, / to heal the broken, / to feed the hungry, / to release the prisoner, / to rebuild the nations, / to bring peace among the people, / to make music in the heart.

– Howard Thurman

Prayer of the day
As we begin the work of Christmas, may we not be afraid, for you, Emmanuel, are with us.